CultureAugust 19, 2026

lossless

LOSS-less

Definition

Referring to a form of digital audio or data compression where no information is removed from the original source file during the encoding process.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle English 'los' (destruction or ruin) combined with the Old English suffix '-leas' (devoid of or without), reflecting the idea of being without loss.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the technical quality of the film's DTS 2.0 mono sound track on the Blu-ray disc, indicating the audio is uncompressed and retains full fidelity.

Manon 70 Blu-ray Review: Ruthless People

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