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distensible

/dɪˈstɛn.sə.bəl/

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adjective

/dɪˈstɛn.sə.bəl/formalmedicalobsolete
  • ruПрилагательное, описывающее что-то, способное растягиваться, расширяться или раздуваться. В настоящее время редко используется в современном английском языке.

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

  1. Able to stretch or expandC2formal

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

    ruРастяжимый

    • 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.

    Synonymsductileelasticexpandableexpandibleextendableextensiblestretchstretchabletensile

    Antonymshardinelasticinflexiblerigidstiffunyielding

Forms
  • more distensible comparative form
  • most distensible superlative form