lossy

English

/ˈlɒsi/, /ˈlɔsi/

adj

Definitions

(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) Reducing the amount of information in data.

Etymology

Suffix from English loss.

Origin

English

loss

Gloss

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Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

bloodloss English
headloss English
loss English
lossage English
lossful English
lossily English
lossiness English
lossless English
lossmaker English
lossmaking English
unlossy English
los Middle English
lasi Sranan Tongo