Buttonless

/ˈbʌtənləs/ adjective

Definition

Without buttons; designed to fasten without using buttons.

Etymology

From 'button' with the suffix '-less,' which means 'without' or 'lacking,' a productive suffix in English for creating adjectives describing absence.

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The word 'buttonless' seems quaint now, but it was revolutionary marketing language in the early 20th century when zippers were invented—'buttonless' meant modern, efficient, and forward-thinking.

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