distensible

An adjective describing something capable of being stretched, expanded, or dilated. Now rarely used in modern English.

• 🇩🇪Adjektiv, das etwas beschreibt, das sich dehnen, ausdehnen oder aufblähen lässt. Wird im heutigen Englisch nur noch selten verwendet.

1. Able to stretch or expand C2 formal

   Capable of being stretched, expanded, or enlarged, especially in a biological or physical context.

   • The stomach is a highly distensible organ that can accommodate large meals.
   • Blood vessels are distensible, allowing them to regulate blood flow.
   • The balloon's distensible material allowed it to inflate to a large size.

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   Synonyme: ductileelasticexpandableexpandibleextendableextensiblestretchstretchabletensile

   Antonyme: hardinelasticinflexiblerigidstiffunyielding

• more distensible comparative form
• most distensible superlative form