collapsible
adjective
col·laps·ible
kə-ˈlap-sə-bəl
: able to be folded into a more compact shape
a collapsible stepladder
The collapsible bikes were created in London with the city commuter in mind …—Karen Loutzenheiser
Hagrid wouldn't let Harry buy a solid gold cauldron, either … but they got a nice set of scales for weighing potion ingredients and a collapsible brass telescope.—J. K. Rowling
also, of a part of a graphical user interface
: able to be hidden or to have certain components (such as options in a menu) hidden by the user when not needed
The use of a collapsible menu keeps the navigation less cluttered, but keeps all functionality at your fingertips. —Susan Perschke
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“Collapsible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collapsible. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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