connectionless

1 7.0

Not needing a direct link before sending data over a network

adjective
/kəˈnɛkʃənləs/

Specialized

: sin conexión

In a connectionless network, data packets are sent without establishing a dedicated link between sender and receiver.

Examples

A connectionless communications method means that each packet is transmitted independently, without prior arrangements.
UDP is a connectionless protocol that allows for faster data transmission without needing a handshake.
A connectionless protocol sends data without first establishing a direct link between devices.
Streaming services often use connectionless communication for faster delivery of content.
Unlike TCP, UDP is a connectionless protocol that does not guarantee delivery.
A connectionless protocol is often faster than a connection-oriented one.
The connectionless nature of UDP allows for quick data transmission.

How Connected

connected

Specialized

88 2.7

connectionless

Specialized

1 7.0

disconnected

25 2.9

Surface Forms

connectionless positive

Morphology

connectionless = connection (transparent) = connect + ion + less

The suffix '-less' clearly indicates the absence of 'connection', making the meaning directly derived.

Etymology

The word connectionless is made from connection ('a link') and -less ('without'). So it literally means 'without a link', which fits a network method that sends data without making a direct connection first.