tensive

[ ten-siv ]

adjective
  1. stretching or straining.

Origin of tensive

1
1695–1705; tens(ion) + -ive; compare French tensif

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British Dictionary definitions for tensive

tensive

/ (ˈtɛnsɪv) /


adjective
  1. of or causing tension or strain

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