Collapsible: meaning, definitions and examples
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collapsible
[ kəˈlæpsəbl̩ ]
furniture design
Capable of collapsing or being collapsed. Referring to a piece of furniture that can be folded or adjusted to take up less space.
Synonyms
adjustable, flexible, foldable
Examples of usage
- The collapsible table in the living room is perfect for small apartments.
- Our collapsible chairs are easy to store when not in use.
- The collapsible wardrobe is ideal for dorm rooms.
Translations
Translations of the word "collapsible" in other languages:
🇵🇹 dobrável
🇮🇳 संवहनीय
🇩🇪 zusammenklappbar
🇮🇩 dapat dilipat
🇺🇦 складний
🇵🇱 składany
🇯🇵 折りたたみ式
🇫🇷 pliable
🇪🇸 plegable
🇹🇷 katlanabilir
🇰🇷 접이식의
🇸🇦 قابل للطي
🇨🇿 skládací
🇸🇰 skladací
🇨🇳 可折叠的
🇸🇮 zložljiv
🇮🇸 samanbrjótanlegt
🇰🇿 жинамалы
🇬🇪 დასაკეცი
🇦🇿 qatlanabilən
🇲🇽 plegable
Word origin
The word 'collapsible' originated from the verb 'collapse' which dates back to the late 18th century. It combines the prefix 'col-' meaning 'together' and the root '-lapse' meaning 'slip, slide'. The concept of collapsible furniture became popular in the 20th century with the rise of compact living spaces and the need for versatile designs.
See also: collapsed.