contractile

contractile

English

Etymology

From French contractile.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

contractile (comparative more contractile, superlative most contractile)

  1. Capable of contracting, or of being contracted.

Derived terms

French

Etymology

    From contracter +‎ -ile.

    Pronunciation

    Adjective

    contractile (plural contractiles)

    1. contractile

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