Definition of Incompressibility

1. Noun. The property of being incompressible.

Generic synonyms: Hardness
Antonyms: Compressibility
Derivative terms: Incompressible

Definition of Incompressibility

1. n. The quality of being incompressible, or incapable of reduction in volume by pressure; -- formerly supposed to be a property of liquids.

Medical Definition of Incompressibility

1. The quality of being incompressible, or incapable of reduction in volume by pressure; formerly supposed to be a property of liquids. "The incompressibility of water is not absolute." (Rees) Origin: Cf. F. Incompressibilite. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Incompressibility

incomplete dominance
incomplete fistula
incomplete foot presentation
incomplete fracture
incomplete fracture
incomplete hemianopia
incomplete metamorphosis
incomplete tetanus
incompliant
incompossible
incomprehensibility
incomprehensible
incomprehension
incomprehensive
incompressibility (current term)
incompressibility (current term)
incompressible
incompressible
incomputable
incomputably
inconceivability
inconceivable
inconceivable
inconceivableness
inconceivably
inconcinnities
inconcinnity
inconclusive
inconclusively
inconclusiveness

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