Definition

Not having any force or weight applied to it; free from stress or tension.

Example

The pressureless environment allowed the experiment to proceed without any external influences.

Conversation

I really enjoyed that yoga class we took yesterday.

Me too! It was so nice to have a pressureless environment.

I felt so relaxed afterward, like all my stress just melted away.

Exactly! I think we should make that a regular thing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pressureless → It is formed from "pressure" (from Latin *pressura*, meaning the act of pressing) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "pressureless" means without pressure or free from pressure.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'without' ('-less') the act of 'pressing' ('pressure') — that's why pressureless means free from pressure.

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