Wireless vs. Cordless

Wirelessadjective

Not having any wires.

Wirelessadjective

Of or relating to communication without a wired connection, such as by radio waves.

Wirelessnoun

(uncountable) The medium of radio communication.

Wirelessnoun

(uncountable) Wireless connectivity to a computer network.

Wirelessnoun

(dated) A radio set.

Wirelessverb

To send a message by wireless (by radio)

Wirelessadjective

Having no wire;

Wirelessnoun

Short for Wireless telegraphy, Wireless telephony, etc.; as, to send a message by wireless.

Wirelessnoun

medium for communication

Wirelessnoun

transmission by radio waves

Wirelessnoun

an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals

Wirelessnoun

a communication system based on broadcasting electromagnetic waves

Wirelessadjective

having no wires;

Wireless

Wireless communication (or just wireless, when the context allows) is the transfer of information between two or more points that do not use an electrical conductor as a medium by which to perform the transfer. The most common wireless technologies use radio waves.

Cordlessadjective

Having no cord; especially using batteries instead of mains electricity

Cordless

operating without a wire connection to the companion communicating unit; - of telephones and other devices using e.g. radio or infrared signals to allow communication between devices without a direct wire link; as, cordless telephones have a very restricted range compared with cellular phones.

Cordless

using a battery as a source of power; - of tools which usually use line current for power; as, cordless electric drills are very convenient for use outdoors; cordless razors make shaving while travelling easy.

Cordlessadjective

not having a cord;

Cordless

The term cordless is generally used to refer to electrical or electronic devices that are powered by a battery or battery pack and can operate without a power cord or cable attached to an electrical outlet to provide mains power, allowing greater mobility. The term should not be confused with the term , although it often is in common usage, possibly because some cordless devices (e.g., cordless telephones) are also wireless.