Fadeless

/ˈfeɪdləs/ adjective

Definition

Not subject to fading; remaining bright, fresh, or vivid despite time or exposure; permanent in color or quality.

Etymology

From 'fade' + '-less' suffix, which means 'without' or 'lacking.' The '-less' suffix derives from Old English leas and is highly productive for creating negations.

Kelly Says

Fadeless became famous through the dye industry in the late 1800s as manufacturers competed to advertise 'fadeless colors'—a marketing word that eventually entered general language as competition heated up.

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