contractile

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English

Etymology

From French contractile.

Adjective

contractile (comparative more contractile, superlative most contractile)

  1. Capable of contracting, or of being contracted.

Derived terms

French

Etymology

From contracter +‎ -ile.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

contractile (plural contractiles)

  1. contractile

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