adjective Uncommon

retracted

Retracted (adjective) means Pulled back in or withdrawn. Example: “The turtle stayed still with its head fully retracted.”

adjective

Pulled back in or withdrawn.

"The turtle stayed still with its head fully retracted."

How to use retracted

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In plain EnglishDescribes something that has been pulled back in.

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The turtle stayed still with its head fully _____.

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What does “retracted” mean?

The word “retracted” means pulled back in or withdrawn. In plain terms, describes something that has been pulled back in.

How do you use “retracted” in a sentence?

Here is “retracted” used in a sentence: “The turtle stayed still with its head fully retracted.”

What part of speech is “retracted”?

“Retracted” is an adjective.

Is “retracted” a common word?

“Retracted” is an uncommon word in modern English.