noncollapsible
Stays fully extended
Noncollapsible describes something that cannot be folded down or compressed for storage.
A noncollapsible stroller stays fully assembled; a noncollapsible tent pole remains rigid.
The term appears in product descriptions and medical contexts, where a noncollapsible airway or noncollapsible vein maintains its shape under pressure.
Unable to bend
- inflexibleUnable to bend
- stiffNot easily bent
- unbendingRefusing to change position
- fixedRestored or immovable
firm · solid · unyielding · reinforced · braced · load-bearing · supportive · locked
Solidly built, durable
- robustStrong and durable
- toughDurable and strong
- strongHaving great physical power
- heavy-dutyBuilt for hard use
hard-wearing · resilient · indestructible · unbreakable · fortified · reliable · long-lasting · enduring
rigid
Unable to bend
- inflexibleUnable to bend
- stiffNot easily bent
- unbendingRefusing to change position
fixed · firm · solid · unyielding · reinforced · braced · load-bearing · supportive · locked · extended
sturdy
Solidly built, durable
heavy-duty · hard-wearing · resilient · indestructible · unbreakable · fortified · reliable · long-lasting · enduring · solid
noncollapsiblecollapsible
Able to compress compactly
collapsable · foldable · foldaway · folding · telescopic
noncollapsiblecollapsible
Able to compress compactly
crushable · fragile · breakable · flimsy · destructible
collapse, collapsed, collapsing, collapses, collapsible, recollapse, uncollapsed, recollapsed, recollapsing