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nonextensile

/ˌnɒn.ɪkˈsten.saɪl/

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adjective

/ˌnɒn.ɪkˈsten.saɪl/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее неспособный быть растянутым или расширенным.

An obsolete adjective meaning not capable of being extended or stretched.

  1. Not capable of being extendedC2formal

    Describes something that cannot be stretched, lengthened, or expanded.

    ruНерастяжимый

    • The material is nonextensile, making it unsuitable for elastic applications.
    • The rope's nonextensile nature ensures it won't stretch under tension.
    • Nonextensile fibers are used in certain industrial fabrics.

    Synonymsinextensible

    Antonymselasticextendableextensibleextensilestretchable