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- [in-kuh m-pres-uh-buh l]
- /ˌɪn kəmˈprɛs ə bəl/
- /ɪnkəmˈpresəbl/
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- [in-kuh m-pres-uh-buh l]
- /ˌɪn kəmˈprɛs ə bəl/
Definitions of incompressible word
- adjective incompressible not capable of being compressed. 1
- noun incompressible Not able to be compressed. 1
- adjective incompressible incapable of being compressed or condensed 0
- adjective incompressible that cannot be compressed 0
- adjective incompressible Incompressible fluids and solids will not change in volume if a pressure is applied. 0
- adjective incompressible Incompressible fluids and solids will not change in volume if a pressure is applied to them. 0
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Origin of incompressible
First appearance:
before 1720 One of the 49% newest English words
First recorded in 1720-30; in-3 + compressible
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Parts of speech for Incompressible
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incompressible popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
incompressible usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for incompressible
adj incompressible
- close — When you close something such as a door or lid or when it closes, it moves so that a hole, gap, or opening is covered.
- compact — Compact things are small or take up very little space. You use this word when you think this is a good quality.
- concentrated — A concentrated liquid has been increased in strength by having water removed from it.
- concrete — Concrete is a substance used for building which is made by mixing together cement, sand, small stones, and water.
- condensed — A condensed book, explanation, or piece of information has been made shorter, usually by including only the most important parts.
adjective incompressible
- firm — not soft or yielding when pressed; comparatively solid, hard, stiff, or rigid: firm ground; firm texture.
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