"plotlessness" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

IPA: /ˈplɑtləsnəs/
Etymology: plotless + -ness Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|plotless|ness}} plotless + -ness Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} plotlessness (not comparable)
  1. The state of lacking a substantial plot or scheme. Tags: not-comparable Related terms: plot, plotless Translations (Translations): afabularność [feminine] (Polish)
    Sense id: en-plotlessness-en-adj-Ea7sxLk~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ness

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