Word: hitless
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: hit
less
Definition: Having failed to make any base hits over a period of time, usually one game.
Morphemes:
Affix: hit
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The complete play, when the batter reaches base without the benefit of a walk, error, or fielder’s choice.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: hitten
Language: enm
Decoded: hitten
Meaning: to hit, strike, make contact with
Affix: -less
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Lacking (something); without (something). Added usually to a noun to form an adjective signifying a lack of that noun.