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tens

stretch

Related forms: tens · 19 words in this dictionary

Related words

Shared components, not spelling prefixes
19 words

involving a lot of work or activity done in a short time.

in+tens+ive

Shared component: tens · stretch

relating to tension; capable of being stretched or drawn out.

tens+ile

Shared component: tens · stretch

the state of feeling nervous, worried, or not able to relax.

tens+ion

Shared component: tens · stretch

The act of making something longer or larger; the process of becoming longer or larger.

ex+tens+ion

Shared component: tens · stretch

The act of swelling or the state of being swollen, especially because of pressure from inside.

dis+tens+ion

Shared component: tens · stretch

a mathematical object that describes a linear relationship between sets of algebraic objects related to a vector space.

tens+or

Shared component: tens · stretch

A peptide hormone that causes blood vessels to constrict, leading to increased blood pressure.

angio+tens+in

Shared component: tens · stretch

abnormally low blood pressure.

hypo+tens+ion

Shared component: tens · stretch

Relating to or characterized by abnormally low blood pressure.

hypo+tens+ive

Shared component: tens · stretch

pretensionExtended relation

a claim or belief that one has a certain quality or status, especially when this is not justified.

pretense+ion

Extended relation: tens · stretch

intensityExtended relation

the state or quality of being very strong, concentrated, or extreme

in+tens+ity

Extended relation: tens · stretch

ostensibleExtended relation

Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so.

os+tens+ible

Extended relation: tens · stretch

extensivelyExtended relation

In a way that covers a large area or has a great range.

ex+tens+ively

Extended relation: tens · stretch

intensifiedExtended relation

became or made more intense, stronger, or more extreme.

in+tens+ified

Extended relation: tens · stretch

intensifierExtended relation

A word, especially an adverb or adjective, that gives force or emphasis to another word or phrase.

in+tens+ifier

Extended relation: tens · stretch

intensionalExtended relation

Relating to the internal content or meaning of a concept, rather than the objects it refers to in the real world.

in+tens+ion+al

Extended relation: tens · stretch

intensivelyExtended relation

in a way that involves a lot of effort, energy, or concentration in a short time

in+tens+ive+ly

Extended relation: tens · stretch

hypertensiveExtended relation

having or relating to high blood pressure

hyper+tens+ive

Extended relation: tens · stretch

intensificationExtended relation

the action or process of making something stronger or more extreme.

in+tens+ification

Extended relation: tens · stretch