adjective

wireless

wireless, cordless

I have a wireless mouse.

I have a wireless mouse.

The hotel offers wireless internet.

The hotel offers wireless internet.

a wireless ((noun)) describing a device She uses a wireless keyboard.

wireless ((noun)) describing a service or technology Do you have wireless internet here?

Synonyms: cordless; Antonyms: wired, cabled

From 'wire' + '-less' (meaning without). Literally 'without wires'.

Break it down: 'wire-less' literally means 'without a wire'. Think of Wi-Fi.

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