syntendible
Describes a material or abstract concept that is capable of being stretched, extended, or expanded in coordination with another element. It typically refers to properties of elasticity or synchronized expansion in technical, physical, or logical contexts.
Examples
3 of 5The new athletic gear is made from a syntendible fabric that adjusts as the athlete moves.
The new athletic gear is made from a syntendible fabric that adjusts as the athlete moves.
The legal framework remains syntendible, allowing for the inclusion of new environmental regulations as they arise.
The legal framework remains syntendible, allowing for the inclusion of new environmental regulations as they arise.
I love these syntendible straps; they make it so much easier to secure the luggage.
I love these syntendible straps; they make it so much easier to secure the luggage.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Break it down: 'syn' (together) + 'tend' (to stretch, like in tendon) + 'ible' (able). It is 'able to stretch together' with something else.
Quick Quiz
The architect designed a __________ structure that could expand and contract based on the city's seasonal population shifts.
Correct!
The correct answer is: syntendible
Examples
The new athletic gear is made from a syntendible fabric that adjusts as the athlete moves.
everydayThe new athletic gear is made from a syntendible fabric that adjusts as the athlete moves.
The legal framework remains syntendible, allowing for the inclusion of new environmental regulations as they arise.
formalThe legal framework remains syntendible, allowing for the inclusion of new environmental regulations as they arise.
I love these syntendible straps; they make it so much easier to secure the luggage.
informalI love these syntendible straps; they make it so much easier to secure the luggage.
In our study, we observed that the syntendible properties of the polymer chains allowed for significant thermal expansion without structural failure.
academicIn our study, we observed that the syntendible properties of the polymer chains allowed for significant thermal expansion without structural failure.
We need a syntendible business model that can grow in parallel with our international partnerships.
businessWe need a syntendible business model that can grow in parallel with our international partnerships.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
syntendible limit
syntendible limit
highly syntendible
highly syntendible
syntendible reach
syntendible reach
Often Confused With
Extendable refers generally to making something longer, while syntendible implies stretching 'together' or in coordination with something else.
Usage Notes
Syntendible is a sophisticated, technical term. It is best used in scientific discussions regarding materials or in abstract philosophical/legal contexts where one thing grows or stretches in response to another.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'extensible' because it is more common, but fail to use 'syntendible' when they specifically want to highlight the 'syn-' (together/synchronized) aspect of the stretching.
Memory Tip
Break it down: 'syn' (together) + 'tend' (to stretch, like in tendon) + 'ible' (able). It is 'able to stretch together' with something else.
Word Origin
Derived from the Greek 'syn' (together) and the Latin 'tendere' (to stretch).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
The architect designed a __________ structure that could expand and contract based on the city's seasonal population shifts.
Correct!
The correct answer is: syntendible
Related Words
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
at
A1A preposition used to indicate a specific point, location, or position in space. It is also used to specify a particular point in time or a certain state or activity.
but
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two statements that contrast with each other. It is used to introduce an added statement that is different from what has already been mentioned.
his
A1This word is used to show that something belongs to or is associated with a male person or animal previously mentioned. It functions as both a possessive determiner used before a noun and a possessive pronoun used on its own.
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