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- [kawrd-lis]
- /ˈkɔrd lɪs/
- /ˈkɔːd.ləs/
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- [kawrd-lis]
- /ˈkɔrd lɪs/
Definitions of cordless word
- adjective cordless A cordless telephone or piece of electric equipment is operated by a battery fitted inside it and is not connected to the electricity mains. 3
- adjective cordless (of an electrical device) operated by an internal battery so that no connection to mains supply or other apparatus is needed 3
- adjective cordless lacking a cord 3
- adjective cordless operated only or optionally by batteries, unlike models operated only by current from an outlet 3
- adjective cordless lacking a cord. 1
- adjective cordless (of an electrical appliance) requiring no wire leading to an external source of electricity because of a self-contained, often rechargeable, power supply; battery-powered. 1
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Origin of cordless
First appearance:
before 1905 One of the 15% newest English words
First recorded in 1905-10; cord + -less
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Cordless
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cordless popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
cordless usage trend in Literature
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Top questions with cordless
- how to make a lamp cordless?
- how do cordless blinds work?
- what is the best cordless drill?
- what is the best cordless vacuum?
- what is the best cordless phone?
See also
Matching words
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