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