Definition of WIRELESS

wireless

Meanings

Plural: wirelesses

Noun

  • medium for communication
  • transmission by radio waves
  • an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals
  • a communication system based on broadcasting electromagnetic waves
  • The medium of radio communication.
  • Wireless connectivity to a computer network.
  • A radio set.

Adjective

  • having no wires
    • "a wireless security system"

Adj

  • Not having any wires.
  • Functioning without an external wired connection

Verb

  • To send a message by wireless (by radio)

Origin / Etymology

From wire + -less.

Synonyms

cordless, radio, radio receiver, radio set, radiocommunication, receiving set, tuner

Antonyms

wired

Scrabble Score: 11

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Words With Friends Score: 12

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