traceless

[ treys-lis ]

adjective

1. having or leaving no trace:

   a traceless crime.

Other Words From

• traceless·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of traceless¹

First recorded in 1645–55; trace ¹ + -less

Example Sentences

A deteriorating loss of memory is, of course, no asset when one is trained in precision, ruthlessness and traceless escape.

From Los Angeles Times

“We had talked to them. But now they are traceless. They have no water or food, they are drinking seawater and dying,” Lewa said by phone.

From Washington Times

“We had talked to them. But now they are traceless. They have no water or food, they are drinking seawater and dying,” Lewa said by phone.

From Seattle Times

“We had talked to them. But now they are traceless. They have no water or food, they are drinking sea water and dying,” Lewa said by phone.

From Washington Times

“We had talked to them. But now they are traceless. They have no water or food, they are drinking sea water and dying,” Lewa said by phone.

From Seattle Times