stateless
1 synonym and 1 antonym for stateless, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Of a system, protocol or process, not keeping any record of what happened in previous requests.
Antonyms
stateful
How to use stateless
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
stateless protocol
stateless architecture
stateless refugee
stateless person
Neutral and technical in tone, common in both computing and legal or political writing.
Etymology
Formed in English from the word state with the suffix -less added to it, giving the meaning 'without a state'.
Full origin of stateless →Frequently asked questions
What does it mean for a computer system to be stateless?
It means the system keeps no memory of earlier requests, so each new request must include everything needed to handle it.
What is a stateless person?
Someone who is not recognised as a citizen by any country, and so lacks the legal protection a state normally gives.
What is the opposite of stateless in computing?
Stateful, which describes a system that does keep track of information between interactions.
