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Definition of collapsible

collapsible

/kəˈlæp.sə.bəl/
col · lap · si · ble
Adverb:collapsibly
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Plural:collapsibles
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collapsible Lexical Profile

collapsible Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Capable of being folded, telescoped, or broken down into a more compact form for easy storage or transport.

Example

"We packed two collapsible camping chairs and a portable stove into the trunk of the car."

2

Susceptible to caving in, buckling, or falling down suddenly under pressure.

Example

"Engineers reinforced the collapsible soil layers before laying the foundation for the bridge."

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• noun

1

An object, piece of furniture, or small boat designed to be folded up into a compact shape when not in use.

Example

"The expedition carried two canvas collapsibles to ferry supplies across the river."

• Rhymes for collapsible

• Nearby Words

collagen
collapse
collapsibility
collapsible
collar
collarbone
collard

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from the verb 'collapse' (from Latin 'collapsus', past participle of 'collabi', meaning 'to fall together') plus the suffix '-ible'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Collapsible. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/collapsible
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