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extensional

ADJECTIVE
logical
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cogent coherent compelling consistent convincing intelligent legitimate lucid necessary obvious plausible rational reasonable relevant sensible valid wise
WEAK
analytic analytical clear commonsensical congruent consequent deducible discerning discriminating fair germane holding together holding water inferential judicious juridicious justifiable legit most likely perceptive perspicuous pertinent probable sound subtle telling well-organized
Antonyms
STRONGEST
foolish implausible improbable invalid irrational obscure optional stupid unclear unintelligent unlikely unrealistic unreasonable unsound unsuitable unwise vague
WEAK
illogical
ADJECTIVE
ratiocinative
Synonyms
WEAK
analytic analytical clear cogent coherent commonsensical compelling congruent consequent consistent convincing deducible discerning discriminating fair germane holding together holding water inferential intelligent judicious juridicious justifiable legit legitimate lucid most likely necessary obvious perceptive perspicuous pertinent plausible rational relevant sensible sound subtle telling valid well-organized wise

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During an extensional rheology test -- which measures how much force is needed to make a liquid flow -- the researchers observed something unusual.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

Here, extensional faults form in response to bending, and are thought to enable pervasive, deeply penetrating hydration of the crust and upper mantle4–6.

From Nature • Nov. 13, 2018

Transtension zones require a fault that includes a releasing bend, where the plates are being pulled apart by extensional forces.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2017

In areas that are characterized by extensional tectonics, it is not uncommon for a part of the upper crust to subside with respect to neighbouring parts.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

Used as a standard example in knowledge representation to show the difference between extensional and intensional objects.

From The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000 by Steele, Guy L.