Definition

Describing something that does not contain or use ink.

Example

The inkless pen writes smoothly without any ink.

Conversation

Have you seen that new inkless pen I got?

Yeah, it's pretty cool! How does it work?

It's great because it writes smoothly without any ink mess.

That sounds perfect for my notes, I always end up with ink stains.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inkless → It is formed from "ink" (from Old English "ince", meaning a colored fluid used for writing) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "inkless" means without ink or lacking ink.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'without' ('-less') the 'colored fluid used for writing' ('ink') — that's why inkless means lacking ink.

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