TENSIVE

Adjective

tensive (comparative more tensive, superlative most tensive)

Of or pertaining to tension

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Source: Wiktionary


Ten"sive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. tensif. See Tense, a.]

Definition: Giving the sensation of tension, stiffness, or contraction. A tensive pain from distension of the parts. Floyer.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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