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wireless

wireless

41 3.1
A system for sending signals without wires, often by radio
  • noun
  • /ˈwaɪərləs/
translation icon : sistema inalámbrico
  • His research interests include wireless communication, wireless networks, channel coding, and signal processing.
  • computers and wireless

But the best deal in wireless can only be found at Mint Mobile.

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Examples

  • With the wireless of course, certainly we will contact the Division.

  • There are many strong reasons for going wireless in the school library.

    Academic text (2006)
  • Our plane has a wireless.

  • "The uses of wireless are almost entirely up to us to imagine," he says.

    Academic text (2007)
  • We both believe that broadband and wireless policies are important.

    Academic text (2005)
  • In upgrading technology for the school, we might push wireless in the learning commons.

    Academic text (2009)
  • In addition, law firms are increasingly allowing out-of-office workers to access wireless networks to get online.

    Academic text (2006)
  • Using the new invention of radio, the opening ceremony was the first time His Majesty the King addressed his subjects on the wireless.

  • The restaurant offers wireless internet for all customers to use while they dine.

  • She prefers using her wireless headphones when she listens to music at the gym.

Synonyms

radio
vswireless
1.0

A way of sending sound and music to many people using wireless signals

is about general systems that send signals without wires not just one way broadcasts
radiocommunication
vswireless
  • Specialized
4.4

Sending and receiving messages by radio waves

covers general systems for sending signals without wires rather than only technical message exchange

Antonyms

4 3.7

Having electric or phone connections already installed

Compounds

A phone that uses radio signals so you can move while talking

1 7.4

Sending messages by radio without using wires

A system that lets devices connect to the internet without wires, often called Wi-Fi

4.2

A system that sends data over short distances without wires, like in an office

7.1

Sending messages by radio using dots and dashes called Morse code

How Wireless

wireless
41 3.1
cordless
1 3.0
wireline
  • Specialized
5.5

Surface Forms

wireless singular
wirelesses plural

Morphology

wireless = wire (transparent) = wire + less

The meaning is directly compositional: 'wire' + '-less' means 'without wires'.

Etymology

The word wireless is made from wire + -less, which literally means 'without wires'. It was first used for systems that sent messages by radio instead of by wire, so it still means communication that works 'without wires'.