collapsible
/kə'læpsəbl/
Definition
Adjective: Capable of being folded or flattened into a more compact shape for easier storage or transport. It describes an object designed with hinges, joints, or a flexible structure that allows it to be reduced in size.
Usage
The adjective "collapsible" is used directly before a noun to describe its foldable nature. It is a property of the object's design.
Examples
- The hikers brought a collapsible water container to save space in their backpacks.
- This collapsible table is perfect for small apartments.
- For the picnic, we used collapsible chairs that fit easily in the car trunk.
Advanced Usage
- "Collapsible into": Used to specify the form or size the object can be reduced to.
- The ladder is collapsible into a five-foot section for storage.
- In technical or formal contexts, it can describe structures designed to give way under specific conditions.
- The vehicle is equipped with a collapsible steering column to improve safety in a crash.
Variants and Related Words
- Collapse (verb): To fold or fall down suddenly.
- The deck chair collapses easily.
- Collapsibility (noun): The quality of being collapsible (less common).
- Foldable (adjective): A close synonym, often used interchangeably for many everyday items.
Synonyms
- Foldable
- Retractable
- Telescoping (for items that collapse in sections, like a telescope)
- Portable (implies easy transport, often through being collapsible)
Antonyms
- Fixed
- Rigid
- Permanent
- Stationary
Related Phrases/Compounds
- Collapsible boat: A boat with a flexible or hinged frame.
- Collapsible umbrella: An umbrella with a folding shaft.
- Collapsible structure: An engineering term for a building or part designed to be dismantled or folded.
Adjective
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capable of collapsing or being collapsed
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a collapsible boat
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