The difference between Cordless and Wireless

When used as adjectives, cordless means having no cord, whereas wireless means not having any wires.


Wireless is also noun with the meaning: the medium of radio communication.

Wireless is also verb with the meaning: to send a message by wireless (by radio).

check bellow for the other definitions of Cordless and Wireless

  1. Cordless as an adjective:

    Having no cord; especially using batteries instead of mains electricity

  1. Wireless as an adjective:

    Not having any wires.

  2. Wireless as an adjective:

    Of or relating to communication without a wired connection, such as by radio waves.

  1. Wireless as a noun (uncountable):

    The medium of radio communication.

    Examples:

    "Only about a hundred years ago, wireless was a new technology."

  2. Wireless as a noun (uncountable):

    Wireless connectivity to a computer network.

    Examples:

    "If your wireless stops working, try restarting the router."

  3. Wireless as a noun (dated):

    A radio set.

    Examples:

    "Let's switch on the wireless and listen to the news."

  1. Wireless as a verb:

    To send a message by wireless (by radio)

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