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tensegrity
[ ten-seg-ri-tee ]
/ tɛnˈsɛg rɪ ti /
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noun Architecture.
the property of skeleton structures that employ continuous tension members and discontinuous compression members in such a way that each member operates with the maximum efficiency and economy.
adjective
noting any of a series of structures developed by R. Buckminster Fuller that embody this property.
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Origin of tensegrity
Words nearby tensegrity
tenpounder, tenrec, TENS, Tensas, tense, tensegrity, tense logic, tensible, tensile, tensile strength, tensile stress
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