Definition

Not having a seat or a place to sit.

Example

The new bus design was seatless, making it easier for passengers to stand during their commute.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new parliament rules?

Yeah, I heard they're going to have a lot of seatless positions.

That seems odd; how can they function without enough seats?

I guess they'll have to find new ways to manage discussions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Seatless → It is formed from "seat" (from Old English "sǣte", meaning a place to sit) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "seatless" means without a seat or lacking a place to sit.

Memory Tip

Think of 'seat' as a place to sit and '-less' meaning without — so 'seatless' describes a situation where there is no place to sit.

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