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collapsible
This term describes a specific functional design where an object can be reduced in volume without losing its utility. It is most frequently used in consumer product descriptions, such as for travel gear or furniture, where the emphasis is on portability and space-saving efficiency.
In medical or engineering contexts, the word shifts from a positive design feature to a negative structural vulnerability. When describing a biological structure like a trachea or a mechanical support, it indicates a dangerous instability or a tendency to cave in under pressure, rather than a deliberate design for storage.
Meanings
Examples
I should buy a collapsible water bottle for my hike.
Do you have any collapsible chairs for the event?
The detective noticed the collapsible ladder hidden in the closet.
This collapsible crate is perfect for organizing the office supplies.
I need a collapsible tripod that fits in my carry-on bag.
The tent is fully collapsible and weighs almost nothing.
The surgeon worried that the vein was too collapsible to maintain a steady flow.
The old bridge was deemed too collapsible to support heavy trucks.