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Meaning of distensible
The primary meaning of "distensible" refers to the ability of something to expand or stretch, often in response to internal or external pressure.
Etymology of distensible
The word "distensible" originates from the Latin words "dis-" meaning apart and "tendere" meaning to stretch, with the suffix "-ible" forming an adjective.
Historically, the term has been used in various scientific contexts, including biology, physics, and engineering, to describe materials or objects that can expand or contract in response to external or internal forces.
Synonyms
expandable
flexible
elastic
stretchy
pliable
extensible
inflatable
compressible
adaptable
resilient
yielding
moldable
manipulable
modifiable
variable
alterable
changeable
receptive
responsive
sensitive
adjustable
accommodating
flexible
springy
buoyant
tensile
ductile
malleable
supple
lithe
pliant
soft
spongy
porous
permeable
absorptive
Definitions
- The word "distensible" is defined by Oxford Languages as able to be stretched or expanded, especially in response to pressure from within.
- * It can also refer to the capacity of a material or object to increase in size or volume without rupturing.
Usage Examples
- The distensible walls of the balloon allowed it to expand as it was filled with air.
- * The distensible material used in the manufacturing of medical gloves provides a comfortable fit for various hand sizes.
- * The distensible bladder stores urine and expands as it fills.
Antonyms
rigid
inflexible
inelastic
unyielding
unadaptable
fixed
stable
firm
solid
hard
stiff
brittle
fragile
breakable
shatterable
nonflexible
nonextensible
incompressible
unresponsive
insensitive
invariable
unchangeable
rigidified
hardened