Paperless

adj

adj ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Without paper. not-comparable

    "The paperless walls of the bedroom looked grey and cheerless."

  2. 2
    Relating to or involving the communication or storage of information electronically, rather than with paper. not-comparable

    "Many banks are now offering paperless billing."

  3. 3
    Lacking official documentation or evidence of identity. not-comparable

    "The government will aim to identify paperless refugees."

Example

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"The paperless walls of the bedroom looked grey and cheerless."

Etymology

From paper + -less.

Related phrases

paperless office

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