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contractible

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Contractible (adj) means Able to shrink or be drawn together.

adj

1

Able to shrink or be drawn together.

2

(maths) Able to be shrunk down to a single point by gradually reshaping it.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Rhymes for contractible

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What is the meaning of contractible?

"contractible" (adj) means able to shrink or be drawn together.

What are the different meanings of contractible?

"contractible" has 2 main meanings: 1. Able to shrink or be drawn together; 2. (maths) Able to be shrunk down to a single point by gradually reshaping it.

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