ˈten(t)səl, -nˌsīl, -n(ˌ)sil adjective
Etymology: New Latin tensilis, from Latin tensus (past participle of tendere to stretch) + -ilis -ile — more at thin
1. : capable of tension : ductile
is made of highly tensile steel alloy — Sam Pollock
2. : of or relating to tension
tensile pull
tensile stress
• ten·sile·ly -əl(l)]ē, -īll], -il(l)], ]i adverb
• ten·sile·ness -əlnə̇s, -īln-, -iln- noun -es
• ten·sil·i·ty tenˈsiləd.ē, -lətē, -i noun -es