Baseless
/ˈbeɪsləs/
adjectiveIntermediate📊CommonLogic
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Definitions
1
Having no foundation or basis in fact; groundless.
/ˈbeɪsləs/
adjectivenegativeIntermediate
Logic
Lacking a basis or foundation; groundless.
The rumor proved to be completely baseless.
💡 Simply: Not true; without a good reason.
More Examples
2
His accusations were baseless and hurtful.
How It's Used
Debate
"His claims were baseless and lacked any supporting evidence."
Legal
"The lawsuit was dismissed due to its baseless allegations."
From Middle English *baseles, from Old English *bāselēas, from bās 'foundation' + -lēas 'without'.
The word has been used in a similar sense since Middle English, often in contexts relating to accusations or claims.
Memory tip
Think of a building without a base – it's unstable and likely to fall.
Word Origin
LanguageOld English
Original meaning
"The word derives from 'base' meaning foundation and '-less' meaning without, resulting in 'without a foundation'."
baseless accusationsbaseless claimsbaseless rumors
Common misspellings
baselesbasless
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