TechnologyAugust 15, 2026

creaseless

KREES-less

Definition

Having no wrinkles, folds, or indentations on a surface.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle English 'crese' (a wrinkle or fold) combined with the Old English suffix '-leas' (meaning lacking or without).

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the expected high-quality, smooth screen of the foldable iPhone Ultra, which ideally should not show a permanent line where the display bends.

iPhone Ultra to Be Delayed: Apple’s 1st Foldable Launch Likely To Be Postponed Due to Production

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