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collapsible Synonyms & Antonyms

/kəˈlæps.ə.bəl/

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Collapsible as an Adjective

1

Designed to be collapsed, especially so as to be more compact when not in use.

collapsible shovel

2

That can be collapsed.

Collapsible as a Noun

1

Any object that can be collapsed to save space. A kind of boat that can be collapsed for greater portability. A display element that can be collapsed to hide it from view.

2

A kind of boat that can be collapsed for greater portability.

3

A display element that can be collapsed to hide it from view.

Collapsible in a Sentence

collapsible shovel

Word Forms & Grammar

collapsible (comparative more collapsible, superlative most collapsible)

collapsible (plural collapsibles)

Words That Rhyme With Collapsible

Origin of Collapsible

From collapse + -ible.

Collapsible: Key Facts

Part of speechadjective, noun
Pronunciation/kəˈlæps.ə.bəl/
Syllables4
MeaningDesigned to be collapsed, especially so as to be more compact when not in use
Pluralcollapsibles
Comparative / superlativemore collapsible, most collapsible

How Do You Say Collapsible?

The standard pronunciation of collapsible is /kəˈlæps.ə.bəl/, spoken in 4 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (læps).

Common Questions About Collapsible

Is collapsible an adjective or a noun?

Collapsible is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is the plural of collapsible?

The plural of collapsible is collapsibles.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of collapsible?

The comparative form is more collapsible and the superlative form is most collapsible.