TENSILE


Meaning of TENSILE in English

[ 'tɛnsʌɪl ]

■ adjective

1》 relating to tension.

2》 capable of being drawn out or stretched.

Derivatives

tensility noun

Origin

C17: from med. L. tensilis , from L. tendere 'to stretch'.

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