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Contractible

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

Capable of contraction.

Definitions by Sense

  1. Capable of contraction
  2. (mathematics) (of a topological set) Able to be reduced to one of its points by a continuous deformation

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What does contractible mean?

Contractible means Capable of contraction.

What is a synonym for contractible?

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What is the opposite of contractible?

Possible antonyms include incontractible, noncontractible, uncontractible.

How do you use contractible in a sentence?

Use contractible where its definition matches the intended context.

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