streamlined
UK: /ˈstriːmlʌɪnd/ | US: /ˈstriːmlʌɪnd/
adj. designed or organized to minimize resistance or inefficiency
adj. having a smooth, efficient shape or structure
vt. past tense of "streamline" – to modernize or simplify for efficiency
The word "streamlined" originates from the combination of "stream" (Old English strēam, meaning "flowing water") and "line" (Latin linea, meaning "string or mark"). The term initially described the smooth, flowing shapes designed to reduce air or water resistance (e.g., in vehicles). By the 1930s, it evolved metaphorically to describe processes or systems optimized for efficiency. The suffix "-ed" turns the verb "streamline" into an adjective, emphasizing the result of the action.
The new car model has a streamlined design for better fuel efficiency.
The company streamlined its operations to reduce costs.
Birds like falcons have naturally streamlined bodies for fast flight.
The software update streamlined the user interface.
Her essay was streamlined to focus on key arguments.