Frictionless

adj

adj ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to lack of friction. not-comparable

    "It would last many years because of its frictionless bearings."

  2. 2
    Of a transaction or trade, without tariffs and non-tariff barriers. not-comparable

    ""There can be no frictionless trade outside of the customs union and the single market," said Donald Tusk, president of the council of all 28 EU member states."

Adjective
  1. 1
    lacking all friction wordnet

Example

More examples

"Beware! Frictionless road ahead."

Etymology

From friction + -less.

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