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seamless

[ seem-lis ]

adjective

  1. having no seams:

    seamless stockings.

  2. smoothly continuous or uniform in quality; combined in an inconspicuous way:

    a seamless blend of art and entertainment.



seamless

/ ˈːɪ /

adjective

  1. (of a garment) having no seams
  2. continuous or flowing

    a seamless performance

    seamless output

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of seamless1

First recorded in 1475–85; seam + -less
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The coordination and seamless production can really be seen in the final product.

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Castro’s mission as a director dovetailed seamlessly with the realities of Selena and Suzette, who were minors when they became touring musicians.

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The initially jarring juxtaposition of then and now — fiction and documentary — quickly becomes intoxicating, inviting the viewer to both contemplate the ceaseless passage of time and ponder the seamless temporal transitions.

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As well as upgrading its Livingston site, the company said it would invest in "cutting-edge digital technology to make our service seamless, reliable, and available 24/7".

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The salty breeze from the beach stirs the surrounding forest, underscoring how seamlessly nature is woven into every aspect of life here.

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What does seamless mean?

Seamless describes a garment or something similar as having no seams.

A seam is a line of stitches that join two pieces of cloth, leather, or the like, such as you might see at the bottom of a pant leg. A garment without seams, such as a pair of stockings, is seamless.

Figuratively, something that is seamless is smooth or continuous, such as a conversation that flows back and forth between people with no one talking over others. A transition from one school to another in which you don’t encounter any problems and immediately feel comfortable at the new school could be described as a seamless transition.

Example: The transition from scene to scene was seamless.

Where does seamless come from?

The first records of the term seamless come from the late 1400s. It combines the term seam, meaning “the line formed by sewing together cloth,” and the suffix less, meaning “without.”

Seamless is usually used to describe clothing or other fabric works, such as curtains or rugs. Oftentimes there is a seam found where two pieces of cloth were sown together to create the item, such as shirts and dresses. When one of these items is seamless, it is often seen as being of higher quality.

In the figurative sense, seamless is used in several contexts. In film and other visual media, the cuts between shots can often be jumpy. So when the transition between shots is described as seamless, it is a compliment to the editing team. It can be used to describe a combination or crossover, as in The seamless transition from comedy to drama is why his acting chops are so well revered.

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How is seamless used in real life?

When someone describes something as seamless, it’s usually a positive thing.

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True or False?

A garment that is seamless has visible lines of sewing on it.

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