Cordlessly

/ˈkɔːrdləsli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that is without cords; relating to wireless technology or something not connected by cables.

Etymology

From 'cordless' (without cords) plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly,' a modern term popularized in the late 20th century with wireless technology development.

Kelly Says

The word 'cordlessly' is interesting because it emerged directly from consumer technology—phone companies literally invented the term to market cordless phones in the 1970s-80s, and it expanded to describe our entire wireless world!

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