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lite

4.2

A version of an app with fewer features that uses less space and data

adjective
/laɪt/

Informal

: versión ligera

I got my Nintendo Switch Lite, Pokémon Sword and Shield Edition.

Examples

We find a Zorin OS Lite for less powerful computers and a Zorin OS Education.
What has been the discussion on the lite version thus far?

Blog text (28)
Invest some time reading reviews, trying out lite versions of apps, and browsing the app store.

Academic text (2014)
I downloaded the lite version of the game to save space on my device.
Many users prefer the lite app because it uses less data while still providing essential features.
The company released a lite software package designed for users with older computers.

Synonyms

bare-bones

vslite

6 4.2

Very simple, with only the basic parts that are needed

is aimed at small size and low resource use for older devices

lightweight

vslite

Specialized

5 3.9

Needing little computer memory and power so it runs fast

is also about reducing features and size so it runs on limited devices

stripped-down

vslite

3 4.8

Has only the basic parts and no extra features

focuses more on running with fewer resources and smaller data use

Antonyms

complete

497 1.0

Having all needed parts and nothing missing

full-size

21 2.5

As large as the original or usual model

How Feature-Rich

standard

675 2.7

lite

Informal

4.2

bare-bones

6 4.2

Surface Forms

lite positive

Etymology

Lite comes from light, which means 'not heavy' or 'simple', so a lite version of a product is a smaller, simpler one with fewer features or lower data use. That's why a lite app or plan runs on older phones or uses less storage and data.