Shrinkable: meaning, definitions and examples

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shrinkable

 

[ ˈʃrɪŋkəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

size change

Shrinkable describes something that is capable of becoming smaller in size, either by physical compression or a decrease in volume due to external factors such as heat or moisture. This term is often used in relation to materials that can alter their dimensions under certain conditions, like fabrics or plastic.

Synonyms

compressible, contractible, reducible.

Examples of usage

  • The shrinkable fabric is perfect for easy storage.
  • After washing, the garment became noticeably shrinkable.
  • We prefer using shrinkable materials in our packaging designs.

Translations

Translations of the word "shrinkable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 encolhível

🇮🇳 सिकुड़ने योग्य

🇩🇪 schrumpfbar

🇮🇩 dapat menyusut

🇺🇦 зменшуваний

🇵🇱 kurczliwy

🇯🇵 縮小可能な

🇫🇷 rétrécissable

🇪🇸 reducible

🇹🇷 küçültülebilir

🇰🇷 축소 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل للانكماش

🇨🇿 smrštitelný

🇸🇰 zmrštiteľný

🇨🇳 可收缩的

🇸🇮 skrčljiv

🇮🇸 minnkanlegur

🇰🇿 кішірейтуге болатын

🇬🇪 შეკუმშვადი

🇦🇿 kiçiltmək mümkün olan

🇲🇽 reducible

Etymology

The word 'shrinkable' is derived from the verb 'shrink', which originates from the Old English 'scrincan', meaning to 'shrink or contract'. This term has its roots in the Proto-Germanic '*skrinkwōną', which also means 'to shrivel' or 'to become smaller'. The suffix '-able' is added to create the adjective form, indicating the capability of the action described by the verb, thus giving us 'shrinkable'. The usage of the term has evolved to encompass various contexts, particularly in manufacturing and textiles, where material properties are essential for understanding behavior under different conditions. Today, 'shrinkable' is commonly used in discussions about product design, textiles, and even in contexts like environmental sustainability, where certain materials may be favored for their ability to minimize waste through their shrinkable properties.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,163, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.