streamline
1 antonyms and opposites of streamline, grouped by meaning.
Verb — To make a process simpler and more efficient by removing unnecessary steps.
Antonyms
How to use streamline
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From "stream" plus "line" — originally a technical term describing the path a fluid particle follows.
Full origin of streamline →Frequently asked questions
What does “streamline” mean?
The word “streamline” means to make a process simpler and more efficient by removing unnecessary steps. In plain terms, to make something smoother or more efficient, whether that's a physical shape moving through air, or a process cutting out wasted steps.
How do you pronounce “streamline”?
“Streamline” is pronounced STREEM-lyn (/ˈstriːmlaɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “streamline” in a sentence?
Here is “streamline” used in a sentence: “The new software streamlined the entire ordering process.”
What is the opposite of “streamline”?
The opposite of “streamline” — its antonyms — is destreamline.
What part of speech is “streamline”?
“Streamline” is a verb.
Is “streamline” a common word?
“Streamline” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “streamline” have?
“Streamline” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to make a process simpler and more efficient by removing unnecessary steps.