lite
UK: laɪt | US: laɪt
adj. a simplified or less intense version of something (often used in product names)
adj. informal variant of "light," meaning low in calories, weight, or seriousness
"Lite" originated as a deliberate respelling of "light," first recorded in the 20th century for commercial branding (e.g., "Miller Lite" beer). The altered spelling suggests modernity and simplicity while retaining the core meaning of "reduced" or "less intense." Unlike standard morpheme-based compounds, this is a creative adaptation rather than a historical linguistic evolution.
This soda is the lite version, with 50% fewer calories.
The app offers a lite mode for older smartphones.
She prefers lite yogurt because it’s less sweet.
The movie is a lite comedy, perfect for casual viewing.
The lite edition of the software lacks advanced features.