English Explanatory Dictionary

tensile

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or pertaining to tension.
  2. Capable of being stretched; ductile.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɛn.saɪ(ə)l/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-tensile.wav /ˈtɛn.sɪl/ /ˈtɛn.səl/

Word forms

tensile more tensile most tensile

Etymology

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

Synonyms

tractile

Derived words

tensile strain tensility ultimate tensile strength
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