wireless — using radio waves rather than wires to transmit signals
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: using radio waves rather than wires to transmit signals
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwaɪərləs/
Example Sentences
- My grandpa still thinks wireless internet is magic that steals his thoughts.
- The wireless earbuds are so small I lose them every five minutes.
- Wireless technology has revolutionized how we communicate.
wireless
ADJECTIVE[/ˈwaɪərləs/]
using radio waves rather than wires to transmit signals
using radio waves rather than wires to transmit signals
Tireless work brings wireless hope to fireless homes!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Coined in 1894, 'wireless' emerged during the development of radio telegraphy to describe communication systems that operated without physical wires. The term gained prominence through Guglielmo Marconi's pioneering work in wireless telegraphy, becoming the standard English designation for wire-free transmission technology.
Breakdown
wire (metal conductor) + -less (suffix meaning 'without' or 'deprived of'), literally meaning 'without wires'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandpa still thinks wireless internet is magic that steals his thoughts.”
“The wireless earbuds are so small I lose them every five minutes.”
“Wireless technology has revolutionized how we communicate.”
“Can you check if the wireless printer is working?”
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