LOSSY

lossy

(adjective) characterized by or causing dissipation of energy

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

lossy (comparative lossier, superlative lossiest)

(telecommunications) Of a communication channel, subject to loss of signal strength.

(power systems) Of an electricity transmission line, subject to various forms of power loss.

(computing, of an, algorithm for converting or compressing data) Reducing the amount of information in data.

Antonyms

• lossless

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

28 May 2025

AIR

(noun) a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing; “an air of mystery”; “the house had a neglected air”; “an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate’s headquarters”; “the place had an aura of romance”


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Coffee Trivia

International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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