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retractile

Pronunciation: /rɪˈtraktʌɪl/

Definition of retractile

adjective

Zoology
  • capable of being retracted:a long retractile proboscis

Derivatives

retractility

Pronunciation: /-ˈtɪlɪti/

noun

Origin:

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

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Definition of retractile in the US English dictionary

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