Stretchiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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stretchiest

 

[ ˈstrɛtʃiɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical properties

Stretchiest refers to the ability of a material, often a fabric or rubber, to stretch the most without breaking. This term is commonly used in relation to elastic materials that can return to their original shape after being expanded.

Synonyms

elastic, flexible, stretchable.

Examples of usage

  • This is the stretchiest fabric I've ever used for making clothes.
  • Among all the bands, this one is undoubtedly the stretchiest.
  • Rubber is known as one of the stretchiest materials.

Translations

Translations of the word "stretchiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais elástico

🇮🇳 सबसे खिंचावदार

🇩🇪 dehnbarste

🇮🇩 paling elastis

🇺🇦 найбільш еластичний

🇵🇱 najbardziej rozciągliwy

🇯🇵 最も伸縮性のある

🇫🇷 le plus extensible

🇪🇸 el más elástico

🇹🇷 en elastik

🇰🇷 가장 신축성이 좋은

🇸🇦 الأكثر مرونة

🇨🇿 nejvíce pružný

🇸🇰 najviac elastický

🇨🇳 最具弹性的

🇸🇮 najbolj raztegljiv

🇮🇸 mest teygjanlegur

🇰🇿 ең созылмалы

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ელასტიური

🇦🇿 ən elastik

🇲🇽 el más elástico

Etymology

The word 'stretchy' comes from the verb 'stretch', which has its roots in Old English ' streccan' meaning 'to extend, spread out'. The suffix '-y' is added to create an adjective, indicating a quality or state. Over time, 'stretchy' evolved to describe materials that can be elongated without damage. The superlative form 'stretchiest' is used to compare multiple stretchy substances to indicate which one exhibits the highest degree of elasticity. The use of 'stretch' in various contexts such as physics, textiles, and everyday language reflects its versatility and importance in describing elastic characteristics across different disciplines.