incompressible
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/ˌɪnkəmˈprɛsəbl/
not compressible
Etymology
Etymology Information
'incompressible' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'incompressibilis,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'compressibilis' meant 'able to be compressed.'
Historical Evolution
'incompressibilis' transformed into the French word 'incompressible,' and eventually became the modern English word 'incompressible' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not able to be compressed,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of being compressed or reduced in volume.
The fluid is considered incompressible for the purposes of this calculation.
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Last updated: 2025/02/12 11:02