uncreasable
Definition
- Adjective:
- Not able to be creased: "uncreasable" describes a material, especially fabric, that does not form wrinkles or folds when bent, pressed, or handled; resistant to creasing.
Usage Examples
- (The material does not wrinkle easily.)
- (The trousers resist forming creases.)
Advanced Usage
- "uncreasable finish": a treatment applied to textiles to prevent wrinkles.
- The uncreasable finish on this polyester blend keeps the garment crisp all day. (A special coating or process that stops creases from forming.)
Variants and Related Words
- Uncreasably (adv): in a manner that prevents creasing.
- The fabric behaves uncreasably, even after hours of wear. (It resists wrinkles.)
- Crease (n): a line or mark made by folding or pressing.
- He smoothed the crease in his trousers. (A wrinkle or fold.)
- Crease-resistant (adj): similar in meaning to "uncreasable," often used interchangeably.
- This crease-resistant shirt requires no ironing. (Resists creasing.)
Synonyms
- Wrinkle-proof: resistant to wrinkles.
- The wrinkle-proof dress is ideal for business trips. (Does not become wrinkled.)
- Non-creasing: not forming creases.
- The non-creasing cotton blend stays smooth. (Does not develop creases.)
Related Idioms
- (No direct idioms; "uncreasable" is a technical or descriptive adjective, not used in idiomatic expressions.)