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10 Language-to-English DictionariesWireless
/ˈwaɪərləs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to or denoting telecommunications that do not require a physical connection.
"Many modern devices, such as smartphones and laptops, are equipped with wireless capabilities."
- 1
A system or device that operates without wires, especially in telecommunications.
"The wireless in our home allows us to connect multiple devices to the internet."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the combination of wire and the suffix -less, coined in the late 19th century during the development of radiotelegraphy. Originally referring to telegraphy or telephony without connecting wires, the term evolved in the 21st century to encompass a vast array of modern telecommunication technologies.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Wireless" is said worldwide
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sans fil
Transliteration: sɑ̃ fil
"Les appareils modernes sont souvent sans fil."
drahtlos
Transliteration: ˈdʁaːtloːs
"Drahtlose Technologien sind weit verbreitet."
senza fili
Transliteration: ˈsɛntsa ˈfili
"Le connessioni senza fili sono molto comuni."
inalámbrico
Transliteration: inaˈlambɾiko
"La tecnología inalámbrica ha revolucionado la comunicación."
sem fio
Transliteration: sẽ ˈfiu
"Os dispositivos sem fio são muito populares."
बिना तार
Transliteration: bina taar
"बिना तार की तकनीक तेजी से बढ़ रही है।"
无线
Transliteration: wúxiàn
"无线技术正在迅速发展。"
무선
Transliteration: museon
"무선 기술이 점점 더 보편화되고 있습니다."
ワイヤレス
Transliteration: waiyaresu
"ワイヤレス技術は急速に進化しています。"
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