In words such as harmless and wireless, the suffix -less means
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Correct answer to question 140 (Word Knowledge): without
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The suffix -less means lacking something, so harmless does no harm and wireless needs no wire. Note it has nothing to do with less in the sense of a smaller amount.
Updated: November 2026
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