Stretchable: meaning, definitions and examples

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stretchable

 

[ หˆstrษ›tสƒษ™bษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

material characteristics

Capable of being stretched or extended without tearing or breaking.

Synonyms

elastic, flexible, pliable

Examples of usage

  • The new fabric is very stretchable, making it perfect for athletic wear.
  • This type of rubber is highly stretchable and durable.
  • The elastic band is very stretchable and can be used for various purposes.

Translations

Translations of the word "stretchable" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esticรกvel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅ€เค‚เคšเคจเฅ‡ เคฏเฅ‹เค—เฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dehnbar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dapat diregangkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทั‚ัะถะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozciฤ…gliwy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไผธ็ธฎๆ€งใฎใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท extensible

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ extensible

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท esnek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Š˜์–ด๋‚˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุงุจู„ ู„ู„ุชู…ุฏุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ roztaลพitelnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozลฅahovateฤพnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏๆ‹‰ไผธ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ raztegljiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ teygjanlegt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพะทั‹ะปะผะฐะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒญแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ•แƒแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dartฤฑla bilษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ extensible

Etymology

The word 'stretchable' is derived from the verb 'stretch', which dates back to the 13th century. The suffix '-able' is used to indicate capability or ability. Therefore, 'stretchable' refers to the ability of a material to be stretched. The concept of stretchability has been important in various industries, such as textiles, sports equipment, and technology, where flexible and durable materials are needed.

See also: stretch, stretched, stretchedly, stretcher, stretching, stretchy.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,740, 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.