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collapsible

intermediateB1

/kəˈlæp.sə.bəl/ · col-laps-i-ble

capable of being folded or reduced in size by being folded or collapsed.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

capable of being folded or reduced in size by being folded or collapsed.

ایسی چیز جو جوڑنے یا ٹوٹنے کے نتیجے میں سائز میں کمی کر سکے.

جمع کرنے کے قابل

jama karnay ke qabil

Synonyms

foldablereduciblecompactمڑنے والاکم کرنے کے قابلمناسب

Antonyms

non-collapsiblerigidfixedغیر جمع کرنے کے قابلسختپائیدار

Common Collocations

  • collapsible furniture
  • collapsible box
  • collapsible structure

Example Sentences

The collapsible chair is easy to store and transport.

جمع کرنے کے قابل کرسی ذخیرہ کرنے اور لے جانے میں آسان ہے.

jama karnay ke qabil kursi zakheera karne aur le jane mein aasaan hai.

They invented a collapsible bicycle for better portability.

انہوں نے بہتر نقل و حمل کے لیے ایک جمع کرنے کے قابل بائی سائیکل تیار کی.

unhon ne behtar naqal o hamal ke liye aik jama karnay ke qabil bicycle tayar ki.

The collapsible tent was perfect for camping trips.

جمع کرنے کے قابل خیمہ کیمپنگ کے سفر کے لیے بہترین تھا.

jama karnay ke qabil kheema camping ke safar ke liye behtareen tha.

Easily Confused With

collapsing:Collapsible describes the capability of something to fold, while collapsing refers to something actually falling down.

Word Family

collapse
verbٹوٹنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of an 'umbrella' that can collapse when not in use.

Visualize a folding chair being easily put away.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "collapsus" — to fall down

First known use: 19th century

The word 'collapsible' originated from the Latin 'collapsus', which means to fall down, combined with the suffix '-ible' indicating capability. It has been used in English since the 19th century.