motherless

Everyday

Motherless means having no living mother. tree →

In the lessons

in tales a child with no mother is often treated unkindly or sent to be cared for by others; the word shows pity for the child

Examples

• The motherless child was given to the care of Hermes. tree →
• The little motherless girl was often treated unkindly. tree →
• Many fairy tales begin with a motherless prince. tree →

Note

nothing for maths; it describes a child, not a number.