tensile

Meaning

Relating to tension; capable of being stretched.

Relating to the ability to be stretched or tensioned without breaking.

Example Sentences

The tensile strength of the material is crucial for the construction project.

Steel has a very high tensile strength.

Synonyms

stretchable, durable, flexible, ductile, pliable

Entry 1

stretchable, durable

Entry 2

stretchable, flexible, ductile, pliable

Antonyms

fragile, brittle, rigid

Entry 1

fragile, brittle

Entry 2

brittle, fragile, rigid

Collocations

tensile strength, tensile stress, tensile properties, tensile test