Meaning & use
stepless
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Having no distinct steps or stages; changing smoothly and continuously rather than in increments.
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The bicycle uses a stepless transmission that adjusts gear ratio continuously.
A stepless ramp made the entrance accessible for wheelchair users.
A note on using this word
In engineering, 'stepless' commonly describes continuously variable systems, such as certain transmissions or dimmer switches.
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steppedincremental
Another way to use it
2. adjective
Without physical steps or stairs.
The building's stepless entrance made it fully wheelchair accessible.
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