nonretractile

re·trac·tile

N n

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-trak-til]
- /rɪˈtræk tɪl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-trak-til]
- /rɪˈtræk tɪl/

Definitions of nonretractile word

adjective nonretractile capable of being drawn back or in, as the head of a tortoise; exhibiting the power of retraction. 1
adjective nonretractile not able to be retracted 0

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Origin of nonretractile

First appearance:

before 1770

One of the 46% newest English words

First recorded in 1770-80; retract1 + -ile

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Parts of speech for Nonretractile

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

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nonretractile popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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