tensibleadj.
/ˈtɛnsɪb(ə)l/ Capable of being stretched; = tensile adj. 1.
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the world > matter > constitution of matter > softness > pliableness > [adjective] > elastic > stretchable
stretchable1398
extensible1611
extensive1612
tensible1626
tensile1626
reaching1651
distendible1673
extendible1693
distractile1709
distensile1739
extensile1744
elastic1781
distensible1828
distensive1836
stretchy1854
stretching1897
two-way stretch1932
1626 F. Bacon Sylua Syluarum §327 Gold..is the Closest..of Metals: And is likewise the most Flexible, and Tensible.
1861 W. Fairbairn Iron 191 Direct tensible strength, compressive strength.
Derivatives
tensiˈbility n.
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the world > matter > constitution of matter > softness > pliableness > [noun] > elasticity > capability of being stretched
extendibility1477
extension1594
extensibilitya1640
tensibility1676
extensiveness1701
extensibleness1727
distensibility1758
stretch1875
stretchability1940
stretchiness1963
1676 Phii. Trans. XI. 707 What is the matter, structure, tenacity, tensibility,..and various use of Fibres?
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