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serverless

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Based on a cloud computing execution model in which the cloud provider allocates machine resources on demand.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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adj

Meaning 2

Not involving a server; composed only of clients.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: literally, not-comparable

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Examples

  • serverless architecture
  • 2005, Coulouris et al, Distributed Systems: Concepts and Design A group at the University of California, Berkeley, proposed a serverless network file system architecture and developed a prototype implementation.

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English server 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 serverless From server + -less.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: palvelimeton — not involving a server
  • Russian: бессе́рверный (bessérvernyj) — not involving a server