wireless

CEFRB1

/ˈwaɪə.ləs/

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Using radio signals instead of wires to connect or send information.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Functioning without an external wired connection.

Examples

  • Many libraries also provide wireless local area network.

  • He sent a message by wireless.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˈwaɪ(jə)ɹ.ləs/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. The medium of radio communication.

  2. Not having any wires.

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A wireless connectivity to a computer network.

More examples

In context

  • Only about a hundred years ago, wireless was a new technology.

  • wireless charging

  • wireless headphones

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Origin

adjective

From wire + -less.