base·less

[beys-lis]
adjective
having no base; without foundation; groundless: a baseless claim.

Origin:
1600–10; base1 + -less

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baseless (ˈbeɪslɪs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
not based on fact; unfounded: a baseless supposition
 
'baselessly
 
adv
 
'baselessness
 
n

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Baseless is always a great word to know.
So is ort. Does it mean:
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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Word Origin & History

baseless
c.1600, from base (n.) + -less.
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Example sentences
Baseless invective and vitriolic railing against reason.
It is true that axioms can not be proven within their domain but that doesn't
  mean they are baseless or derived from faith.
But it can also emulate a mouse or baseless joystick.
These postings included false information about the issuers and baseless price
  predictions.
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