Definition

Not having a shutter, which is a device that opens and closes to control light or view.

Example

The camera was designed to be shutterless, allowing for continuous shooting without interruptions.

Conversation

Did you see that new camera model without a shutter?

Yeah, I heard it's shutterless and can take great photos.

I wonder how the picture quality is with a shutterless design.

It must be pretty innovative; I’d love to try it out!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Shutterless → It is formed from "shutter" (from Old English *scyttre*, meaning a movable cover or screen) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "shutterless" means without a shutter or movable cover.

Memory Tip

Think of a window that is 'without' ('-less') a 'movable cover' ('shutter') — that's what shutterless means.

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