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compressible

 

[ kəmˈprɛsəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in physics

Capable of being compressed or reduced in size, volume, or extent.

Synonyms

compactible, contractible.

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Word Description / Examples
compressible

Used when describing materials or substances that can be made smaller by applying pressure. Commonly utilized in scientific and engineering contexts.

  • The gas in the container is highly compressible under pressure.
  • Foam is a compressible material.
compactible

Describes substances that can be compressed into a smaller volume, usually to make them denser or more solid. Often used in contexts involving soil, trash, or similar materials.

  • The soil in the garden is very compactible, making it great for planting.
  • The machine helps in making trash more compactible.

Examples of usage

  • The gas is highly compressible under pressure.
  • The material is very compressible and can be easily molded into different shapes.

Translations

Translations of the word "compressible" in other languages:

🇵🇹 compressível

🇮🇳 संपीड्य

🇩🇪 komprimierbar

🇮🇩 dapat dikompresi

🇺🇦 стисливий

🇵🇱 ściśliwy

🇯🇵 圧縮可能な

🇫🇷 compressible

🇪🇸 compresible

🇹🇷 sıkıştırılabilir

🇰🇷 압축 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل للضغط

🇨🇿 stlačitelný

🇸🇰 stlačiteľný

🇨🇳 可压缩的

🇸🇮 stisljiv

🇮🇸 þjappanlegur

🇰🇿 қысылатын

🇬🇪 საწნეხი

🇦🇿 sıxıla bilən

🇲🇽 compresible

Etymology

The word 'compressible' originated from the verb 'compress', which comes from the Latin word 'compressus', past participle of 'comprimere' meaning 'to press together'. The suffix '-ible' is used to form adjectives indicating capacity or ability. Therefore, 'compressible' describes the ability of something to be compressed.

See also: compress, compressed, compression, compressor, compressors, decompress, decompressing, uncompress.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,318, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.