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Definition of traceless

traceless

/ˈtreɪs.ləs/
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Adverb:tracelessly
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• adjective

1

Leaving no mark, sign, or evidence behind; impossible to track or detect.

Example

"The specialized cleaning solution evaporated completely, leaving the glass surface entirely traceless."

2

Having a trace (the sum of the elements on the main diagonal) equal to zero (of a square matrix or linear operator in mathematics).

Example

"In quantum mechanics, the Pauli matrices are standard examples of traceless Hermitian matrices."

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• Rhymes for traceless

• Nearby Words

traceability
traceable
traceably
traceless
tracelessly
tracer
trachea

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Traceless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/traceless
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