noncollapsible

1 7.4

A thing that cannot be folded down or made to fall in

adjective
/ˌnɒn.kəˈlæp.sə.bəl/

: no colapsable

The design of the noncollapsible box ensures that it remains sturdy during shipping and handling.

Examples

Obstruction in the collapsible segment (i.e., the pharynx) is determined by resistance in the "upstream" noncollapsible segment (i.e., the nose).

Academic text (1999)
The museum displayed a noncollapsible exhibit that highlighted the durability of ancient artifacts.
Her noncollapsible umbrella stood firm against the strong wind, unlike the others that easily folded.

Synonyms

unyielding

vsnoncollapsible

2 6.7

Hard and not easily bent or broken by force

refers specifically to inability to fold or fall in rather than general stiffness

nontelescoping

vsnoncollapsible

Specialized

8.9

Does not have parts that slide to change length

is unable to be folded or made to fall in in any way

Antonyms

collapsible

8 4.0

Folds into a smaller size for easy storage

How Collapsible

collapsible

8 4.0

sturdy

79 2.1

rigid

37 4.0

noncollapsible

1 7.4

Surface Forms

noncollapsible positive

Morphology

noncollapsible = collapsible (transparent) = non + collapse + ible

Formed by adding the productive negative prefix 'non-' to the adjective 'collapsible', yielding a straightforward negation.

Etymology

Noncollapsible is made from non- meaning 'not' and collapse meaning 'to fall or fold in'. So noncollapsible means 'not able to be folded or made to fall in'.