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chordless

adj · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Lacking chords.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: graph-theory, mathematics, sciences

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adj

Meaning 2

Not playing chords; silent or playing one note at a time.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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adj

Meaning 3

Without chords; involving one note at a time or dissonant combinations.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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adj

Meaning 4

Without synergy or harmonious combinations; One thing at a time.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively, not-comparable

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History

Etymology

From chord + -less.