Tensile

//ˈtɛn.sɪl// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to tension.
  2. 2
    Capable of being stretched; ductile.
Adjective
  1. 1
    capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out wordnet
  2. 2
    of or relating to tension wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
ductileflexiblemalleablemalleablepliablepliant

Etymology

From Latin tēnsilis, from tendō (“to stretch”).

Related phrases

tensile strainultimate tensile strength

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