formbeständig
dimensionally stable; keeps its shape
English translations
- 01
stable in form
- 02
consistently shaped
Word details
- German meaning
- In seiner Form stabil und unveränderlich.
- English meaning
- Dimensionally stable, shape-retaining
- Synonym
- dimensionsstabil
- German example
- Dieser Stoff ist formbeständig und behält auch nach dem Waschen seine Form.
- English example
- This fabric is dimensionally stable and retains its shape even after washing.
- Comparative
- formbeständigerSuperlative: am formbeständigsten
Example sentences with “formbeständig”
Der Kunststoff ist äußerst formbeständig. (The plastic is extremely dimensionally stable.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 'formbeständig' and 'formstabil'?
They are near-synonyms. 'Formbeständig' often highlights the resistance to deformation over time, while 'formstabil' emphasizes general structural integrity.