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nonextensile

nonextensile

9.9
Cannot be stretched, like some cloth or cable
  • adjective
  • Specialized
translation icon : no extensible
  • Because the fabric is nonextensile, it does not deform under tension.

Examples

  • Some plant fibers are nonextensile and thus provide rigidity to the stem.

  • The nonextensile nature of the cable makes it ideal for secure installations.

  • The material is nonextensile and maintains its shape.

  • Is this fabric nonextensile?

  • Because the fabric is nonextensile, it does not deform under tension.

  • Some plant fibers are nonextensile and thus provide rigidity to the stem.

  • The nonextensile nature of the cable makes it ideal for secure installations.

Synonyms

inflexible
vsnonextensile
1 4.9

Not able to bend or change shape

is specifically about not stretching lengthwise rather than resisting bending
inextensible
vsnonextensile
9.8

Does not stretch or become longer

is the identical meaning with no difference in extension sense
unexpansive
vsnonextensile
8.0

Not likely to get bigger when heated or stretched

is about inability to be stretched or lengthened rather than broad expansion
nontelescoping
vsnonextensile
  • Specialized
8.9

Does not have parts that slide to change length

is the general inability to be stretched, not only telescopic action
nonprotractile
vsnonextensile
  • Specialized
9.9

A body part that cannot be pushed forward to stick out

is about inability to be stretched or lengthened in general, not only protrusion
non-yielding
vsnonextensile
6.1

Very hard and does not bend or change under pressure

focuses on refusing to give way rather than inability to lengthen

Antonyms

extensile
  • Specialized
8.7

Can stretch out like a tongue or arm to reach farther than usual

How Extensible

elastic
23 2.6
flexible
31 3.4
nonextensile
  • Specialized
9.9
rigid
35 4.0

Surface Forms

nonextensile positive

Morphology

nonextensile = extensile (semi-transparent) = non + extensile

The negative prefix 'non-' transparently negates the adjective, but the base 'extensile' is relatively uncommon and may not be familiar to many learners, reducing full transparency.

Etymology

The word nonextensile breaks into non- 'not' and extend 'to stretch out', the same root you see in extend or extension. So nonextensile means 'not able to be stretched'.