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stretchiness

/stɹˈɛtʃinəs/ noun

The state or condition of being stretchy.

Word Origin Stretch comes from Old English 'streccan' meaning to draw out. Stretchiness is the quality of being able to stretch. The root is related to 'string' and 'strain' — all about pulling tight. The PIE root *strenk- meant tight, rigid, which is why 'strict' and 'straight' are also cousins.

noun The state or condition of being stretchy. countable

The stretchiness of the new fabric made it perfect for athletic wear.

(名词) 弹性；伸缩性；延展性

新面料的弹性使其非常适合运动服装。

(sustantivo) El estado o condición de ser elástico o estirarse.

La elasticidad de la nueva tela la hacía perfecta para ropa deportiva.

(nom) extensibilité; élasticité; souplesse [État ou caractère de ce qui est extensible ou élastique.]

L'élasticité du nouveau tissu le rendait parfait pour les vêtements de sport.

(Substantiv) Dehnbarkeit; Elastizität [die Eigenschaft, dehnbar oder elastisch zu sein; die Fähigkeit, sich zu strecken und in die ursprüngliche Form zurückzukehren]

Die **stretchiness** des neuen Stoffs machte ihn ideal für Sportkleidung.

(名詞) 伸びる性質、伸縮性がある状態。

新しい生地の伸縮性の良さにより、スポーツウェアに最適だった。

(substantivo) elasticidade; maleabilidade [A qualidade ou condição de ser elástico.]

A elasticidade do novo tecido o tornava perfeito para roupas esportivas.

Synonyms: elasticity flexibility suppleness pliability extensibility springiness resilience give Antonyms: rigidity stiffness inflexibility inelasticity
Word parts: stretch + y + ness

Related words

stretch stretcher stretchy stretchable

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