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tapeless

tapeless

1 5.2
Not using sticky strips to hold things like bandages or boxes
  • adjective
  • /ˈteɪpləs/
: sin cinta
  • He preferred tapeless packaging because it was quicker to open and recycle.

Examples

  • This tapeless design is perfect for modern packaging.

  • Many modern diapers are now tapeless, using fasteners instead of adhesive tape.

  • The clinic switched to tapeless dressings to make changing bandages easier for patients.

  • Why is the new product tapeless?

  • The artist created a tapeless mural, using only paint and creative techniques to avoid any adhesive.

  • This new packaging is tapeless, making it easier to open and recyclable.

  • The engineer developed a tapeless method for assembling the device, enhancing efficiency and reducing waste.

Surface Forms

tapeless positive

Morphology

tapeless = tape (transparent) = tape + less

The meaning is directly derived from 'tape' and the suffix '-less', indicating the absence of tape.

Etymology

The word tapeless comes from tape and the ending -less, where -less means 'without', so it literally means 'without tape' and is used for things like dressings or packages that do not need 'sticky tape'.