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
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Octopuses and cuttlefish are famous for their ability to blend seamlessly into their surroundings.
From Science Daily
Throughout their discography, Irreversible Entanglements have seamlessly incorporated electronic elements such as synthesizers and modern postproduction into many of their compositions, which primarily feature otherwise organic instrumentation and textures.
From Los Angeles Times
Its one-click interface works seamlessly across all devices, making it the most reliable, user-friendly option for streaming and restrictive environments.
From Salon
Arbeloa's experience as head coach of Real Madrid's reserve team has made integrating young players into the first team feel seamless, so it was natural to expect him to give emerging talent opportunities.
From BBC
In her best quotable moments, she seamlessly infuses her sometimes shrill timbre with a dash of Southern drawl.
From Los Angeles Times
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