Bloodless: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฉธ
bloodless
[ หblสd.lษs ]
medical condition
Bloodless refers to a state or condition where there is an absence of blood or blood loss. It can describe surgical procedures performed without the need for blood transfusions. In a broader context, it may also refer to events or actions carried out without violence or bloodshed.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The team performed a bloodless surgery successfully.
- This book tells the story of a bloodless revolution.
- The bloodless approach to warfare is gaining popularity.
figurative use
In a figurative sense, bloodless can describe something that lacks passion, emotion, or intensity. It can be used to critique a performance or an artistic expression that feels flat or uninspired.
Synonyms
emotionless, lifeless, uninspired
Examples of usage
- The film was criticized for its bloodless portrayal of the characters.
- His bloodless rhetoric failed to inspire the audience.
- Many found her speech to be bloodless and lacking in enthusiasm.
Translations
Translations of the word "bloodless" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sangue-frio
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเคเฅเคคเคนเฅเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช blutlos
๐ฎ๐ฉ tanpa darah
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะตะทะบัะพะฒะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ bezkrwawy
๐ฏ๐ต ็ก่กใฎ
๐ซ๐ท sans sang
๐ช๐ธ sin sangre
๐น๐ท kan dรถkรผlmeden
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฌดํ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎุงูู ู ู ุงูุฏู
๐จ๐ฟ bezkrvnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ bezkrvnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ่ก็
๐ธ๐ฎ brezkrvni
๐ฎ๐ธ blรณรฐlaust
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะฝััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแกแฎแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qanฤฑ olmayan
๐ฒ๐ฝ sin sangre
Etymology
The term 'bloodless' is derived from the combination of 'blood' and the suffix '-less,' which indicates absence. The word 'blood' itself has Old English origins, coming from 'blลd,' with connections to various Germanic languages. The suffix '-less' traces back to Old English '-leas,' meaning 'without.' Bloodless has been employed in the English language since the late 16th century, initially in a literal sense to describe medical and surgical conditions free of blood. Over time, its usage has expanded into metaphorical realms, particularly in literature and political discourse, to describe actions or events devoid of violence or emotion. This evolution reflects the broader linguistic trend of increasing metaphorical language usage, where physical phenomena are described in abstract terms.