Meaning of retractile in English

1. Pronunciation

   /rəˈtræktəl/

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1. Qualitative Adjective

   retractile

   Etymology

   late 18th century: from retract, on the pattern of contractile

   Definitions

   1. capable of retraction

   Examples

   • « capable of being drawn back »
   • « cats have retractile claws »

   Synonyms

   • retractable

   Antonyms

   • nonretractile
   • nonretractable