Foldable

/ˈfoʊldəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Something that can be bent or folded into a smaller shape for easy storage or carrying.

Etymology

From the verb 'fold' plus the suffix '-able,' meaning 'capable of being folded.' This is a straightforward English construction showing something's ability or capacity.

Kelly Says

Foldable technology has exploded recently—phones that fold like little books, foldable bicycles, even foldable furniture. The challenge engineers face is making things that fold hundreds of thousands of times without breaking, which is why foldable phones are still so expensive.

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