fibreless

A ripe banana is a fibreless fruit that is easy to eat.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Lacking fibres: "fibreless" describes something that has no fibres, meaning it is without the thread-like structures typically found in plants, textiles, or biological tissues.

Usage Examples

• (The material has no fibres, unlike natural cloth.)
• (The fruit lacks fibrous content, affecting its nutritional value.)

Advanced Usage

• "fibreless meat": meat that has been processed to remove all connective tissue and sinews, resulting in a very tender texture.

  • The chef served a fibreless steak that melted in the mouth. (The steak had no tough fibres, making it exceptionally soft.)

• "fibreless paper": paper made without plant fibres, often from synthetic or recycled materials.

  • This fibreless paper is used for special archival purposes. (The paper lacks traditional cellulose fibres.)

Variants and Related Words

• Fiberless (adj): American English spelling of "fibreless".

  • The fiberless cloth was ideal for cleaning delicate surfaces. (Same meaning as fibreless, with US spelling.)

• Fibre (n): a thread-like structure; the root word.

  • Cotton is a natural fibre. (The basic material from which "fibreless" is derived.)

Synonyms

• Unfibred: without fibres (rarely used).
• Non-fibrous: not containing fibres; a technical synonym.
  • The non-fibrous substance dissolved easily in water. (Lacking fibres, similar to fibreless.)

Antonyms

• Fibrous: containing or resembling fibres.
  • Celery is a fibrous vegetable. (Opposite of fibreless.)

Related Idioms

• There are no common idioms directly using "fibreless", as it is a technical or descriptive term rather than a figurative one. However, the concept of being "without fibre" can be used metaphorically in contexts like "a fibreless argument" to mean lacking substance or strength.