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Definition of retractable

retractable

/rɪˈtræk.tə.bəl/
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retractable Lexical Profile

retractable Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Capable of being drawn back, pulled in, or folded into a main body or housing.

Example

"The stadium features a retractable roof that closes automatically when it begins to rain."

2

Capable of being formally withdrawn, revoked, or disavowed, such as a statement, offer, or promise.

Example

"Under the terms of the contract, the initial bid is retractable within forty-eight hours of submission."

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• Rhymes for retractable

• Nearby Words

retraceable
retrack
retract
retractable
retraction
retrain
retrainable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 18th century from the verb 'retract' (from Latin 'retractare', meaning 'to draw back') and the suffix '-able'.

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