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unshrinkable

unshrinkable

1 6.0
Not able to become smaller in size or amount
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈʃrɪŋkəbl/
: no encogible
  • This fabric is unshrinkable.

Examples

  • The company developed an unshrinkable plastic for use in harsh environments.

  • This fabric is advertised as unshrinkable, even after many washes.

  • Even under intense heat, the material proved to be completely unshrinkable.

  • I bought an unshrinkable sweater from the store.

  • The material used for the jacket is unshrinkable, ensuring it will retain its size after washing.

  • This special foam is designed to be unshrinkable, making it perfect for long-lasting cushions.

  • The fabric in this dress is unshrinkable, so you can wash it without worrying about it getting smaller.

Synonyms

ineradicable
vsunshrinkable
1 8.8

Not possible to remove completely

means unable to be decreased in size or amount, not total removal
undiminishable
vsunshrinkable
1 9.4

Cannot become smaller or weaker

is about inability to decrease size or amount
unmitigable
vsunshrinkable
1 9.9

You cannot make it less serious or less strong

focuses on physical size or amount rather than severity

Antonyms

1 4.1

Able to become smaller when washed or heated

How Shrinkable

shrinkable
1 4.1
unshrinkable
1 6.0

Surface Forms

unshrinkable positive

Morphology

unshrinkable = shrinkable (transparent) = un + shrink + able

Formed by the productive negation prefix 'un-' attached to the adjective 'shrinkable', yielding the meaning 'not able to be shrunk'.

Etymology

Unshrinkable is made from un- ('not'), shrink ('to make smaller'), and -able ('can'), so it literally means 'not able to be made smaller'; that's why we call a fabric or material unshrinkable when it does not reduce in size.