inextensible

UK
/ˌɪnɪkˈstɛnsəbl/
US
/ˌɪnɪkˈstɛnsəbl/

Translations

inextensibleadjective
more inextensible
Comp.
most inextensible
Super.
UK
/ˌɪnɪkˈstɛnsəbl/
US
/ˌɪnɪkˈstɛnsəbl/
The inextensible rope was perfect for the task as it wouldn't stretch under pressure.
La corde inextensible était parfaite pour la tâche, car elle ne s'étirait pas sous la pression.
Additional translations
non extensiblePlus courant dans la langue générale.

Definitions

inextensibleadjective
Not capable of being stretched or extended.
The inextensible rope was perfect for the task as it wouldn't stretch under pressure.