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paperless.

Without paper.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj
  1. Without paper.

    not-comparable
    The paperless walls of the bedroom looked grey and cheerless.
  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. Lacking official documentation or evidence of identity.

    not-comparable
    The government will aim to identify paperless refugees.
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Ancient Greek πάπυρος (pápuros)bor. Latin papȳrusslbor. Old Catalan paperbor. Anglo-Norman paperbor. Middle English paper English paper Proto-Indo-European *lewh₁- Proto-Indo-European *lewHs-der. Proto-Germanic *leusaną Proto-Germanic *lausaz Proto-Germanic *-lausaz Proto-West Germanic *-laus Old English -lēas Middle English -les English -less English paperless From paper + -less.

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