lossless

/ˈlɒs.lɪs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having or capable of being reproduced perfectly, without loss of quality or data.

“The lossless compression algorithm allowed us to reduce the file size without compromising the video quality.”

2. noun

A digital representation or encoding that can be decoded without loss of data or quality.

“The audio file is a lossless format, which means that it can be played back perfectly without any degradation.”

Synonyms

  • loss-free
  • uncompressed

Antonyms

  • compressed
  • lossy