distensible

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

• 🇪🇸Adjetivo que describe algo capaz de estirarse, expandirse o hincharse. Actualmente es poco usado en inglés moderno.

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.

   🇪🇸distensible, que puede distenderse

   Sinónimos: ductileelasticexpandableexpandibleextendableextensiblestretchstretchabletensile

   Antónimos: hardinelasticinflexiblerigidstiffunyielding

• more distensible comparative form
• most distensible superlative form