"plotless" meaning in English

See plotless in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈplɑtləs/ Forms: more plotless [comparative], most plotless [superlative]
Etymology: plot + -less Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|plot|less}} plot + -less Head templates: {{en-adj}} plotless (comparative more plotless, superlative most plotless)
  1. Lacking a substantial plot. Related terms: plot, plotlessness Translations (Translations): afabularny (Polish)
    Sense id: en-plotless-en-adj-paUl3WCI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -less

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