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Definition of airlessness
airlessness
/ˈɛr.ləs.nəs/
air · less · ness
Adverb:airlessly
•Adjective:airless
airlessness Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• noun
1
The state or quality of having no fresh air, ventilation, or breeze, resulting in a stuffy or oppressive atmosphere.
Example
"The oppressive airlessness of the windowless basement made it difficult for the archivists to work for long periods."
2
The complete absence of an atmosphere or breathable gas, as in a vacuum or outer space.
Example
"Astronauts must wear pressurized suits to survive the total airlessness of the lunar surface."
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Airlessness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/airlessness