Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /dɪˈprɛsəbl/
KK: /dɪˈprɛsəbl/
Definition
Able to be pushed down or pressed in.
Example
The depressible button on the remote control makes it easy to operate.
Conversation

Have you seen that new inflatable chair?

Yeah, it looks super comfortable! Is it depressible?

Totally! You can sit and it just sinks down a bit.

That sounds perfect for relaxing while watching movies!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
compressible
squashable
flattenable
Root Explanation
Depressible → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "premere" (meaning to press). The word describes something that can be pressed down or made lower.
Memory Tip
Think of pressing something 'down' ('de-') — that's why 'depressible' means something that can be pressed down.
Visually Confused Words
undepressible
repressible
expressible
pressible
unrepressible
unexpressible
irrepressible
inexpressible