seamless
Americanadjective
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having no seams.
seamless stockings.
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smoothly continuous or uniform in quality; combined in an inconspicuous way.
a seamless blend of art and entertainment.
adjective
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(of a garment) having no seams
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continuous or flowing
seamless output
a seamless performance
Usage
What does seamless mean? Seamless describes a garment or something similar as having no seams.A seam is a line of stitches that join two pieces of cloth, leather, or the like, such as you might see at the bottom of a pant leg. A garment without seams, such as a pair of stockings, is seamless.Figuratively, something that is seamless is smooth or continuous, such as a conversation that flows back and forth between people with no one talking over others. A transition from one school to another in which you don’t encounter any problems and immediately feel comfortable at the new school could be described as a seamless transition.Example: The transition from scene to scene was seamless.
Other Word Forms
- seamlessly adverb
- seamlessness noun
Etymology
Origin of seamless
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Healey said: "The depth of our defence relationship with the US is an essential part of our security, and today's seamlessly executed operation shows just how well this works in practice."
From BBC
Lenovo, the world's top PC maker, unveiled its own AI assistant Tuesday at the CES tech show in Las Vegas, promising a tool that follows users seamlessly across laptops, smartphones and connected devices.
From Barron's
"We don't look at the digital world as a threat," she said - adding its smart range weaves interactivity "seamlessly" with its physical products.
From BBC
By bringing both light and atoms together on a single chip, the team has created a platform designed for scalability and seamless integration into quantum photonic systems.
From Science Daily
They see their new man, who favours a similar possession-based style, as the most seamless option.
From BBC
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