tensile

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈtɛn.saɪ(ə)l/
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  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈtɛn.sɪl/, /ˈtɛn.səl/

Adjective

tensile (comparative more tensile, superlative most tensile)

  1. Of or pertaining to tension.
  2. Capable of being stretched; ductile.
    Synonym: tractile

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