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unshrinkable

unshrinkable

1 6.0
Not able to become smaller in size or amount
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈʃrɪŋkəbl/
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  • 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
9.4

Cannot become smaller or weaker

is about inability to decrease size or amount
unmitigable
vsunshrinkable
9.9

You cannot make it less serious or less strong

focuses on physical size or amount rather than severity

Antonyms

shrinkable
4.1

Able to become smaller when washed or heated

How Shrinkable

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.