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Meaning of inflatable
The primary meaning of the word "inflatable" refers to something that can be filled with air or gas, typically to expand or give shape.
Etymology of inflatable
The word "inflatable" comes from the verb "inflate", which is derived from the Latin "inflare", meaning "to blow into", a combination of "in-" (into) and "flare" (to blow)
The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe objects that can be filled with air or gas
Synonyms
expandable
collapsible
portable
lightweight
buoyant
airy
gaseous
pneumatic
distensible
dilatable
stretchable
flexible
pliable
elastic
rubbery
soft
yielding
compressible
squeezable
crushable
shrinkable
compact
foldable
packable
mobile
transportable
adjustable
modifiable
alterable
changeable
variable
adaptable
convertible
transformable
modifiable
inflatable
blowup
pneumatizable
Definitions
- Capable of being filled with air or gas, typically to expand or give shape
- Capable of being distended or expanded, especially by being filled with air or gas
- Designed to be filled with air or gas for use, especially in a temporary or portable form
Usage Examples
- The inflatable boat was easy to transport and assemble
- The inflatable pool toy was a hit with the kids at the party
- The inflatable mattress was comfortable and convenient for camping
Antonyms
solid
rigid
inflexible
unyielding
firm
hard
compact
dense
heavy
weighty
unwieldy
unmanageable
immovable
untransportable
fixed
stationary
permanent
nonportable
nonadjustable
unchangeable
invariable
nonmodifiable
nonconvertible