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

tens(ion) + (int)egrity

Words nearby tensegrity

tenpounder, tenrec, TENS, Tensas, tense, tensegrity, tense logic, tensible, tensile, tensile strength, tensile stress