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keyless

keyless

1 3.9
Does not need a physical key to open or start something
  • adjective
  • /ˈkiːləs/
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  • I pressed the keyless remote to unlock the car from a distance.
  • keyless entry
  • keyless remote
  • keyless entry system

That's a common thing you're saying is like these it's it's all with these keyless start things, right?

Examples

  • We have the best views, the most advanced security system, keyless entry, 24-hour video vibration detection.

  • I take the car key and the keyless entry fob off my keychain.

    Blog text (18)
  • It's a remote keyless entry.

  • An optional keyless chuck is also available.

    Academic text (2002)
  • You can change the keyless lock beep volume.

  • Personal security is provided by a keyless remote entry/anti-theft system.

    Academic text (1993)
  • The most popular motor option is the keyless remote system with battery backups.

    Blog text (26)
  • If you lose your keyless entry and go to the dealership they use the VIN number to get a new code in their program.

  • But to me, maybe the craziest bit of Ford cost cutting is the keyless entry fob.

  • The front door operates with a keyless entry system that allows easy access without a physical key.

Antonyms

6.1

Fitted with a lock that opens with a key

Surface Forms

keyless positive

Morphology

keyless = key (transparent) = key + less

Meaning is directly derived from 'key' + '-less' = 'without a key', which a B1 learner can infer.

Etymology

Keyless is easy to remember: it joins key and the ending -less, which means 'without', like in careless or homeless. So keyless means 'without a key', something you open or use without a physical key, such as a keyless door or car.