Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

inextensible

Adjective
/ˌɪn.ɪkˈstɛns.ə.bəl/
Definition
Inextensible refers to something that cannot be stretched or extended.
Examples
  • The rubber band was inextensible, unable to stretch beyond its original shape.
  • Inextensible materials are often used in construction to maintain stability.
Meaning
It describes materials or objects that do not change in length when subjected to a force.
Synonyms
  • Unstretchable
  • Rigid
  • Fixed