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tensile

[ten-suhl, -sil, -sahyl] / ˈtɛn səl, -sɪl, -saɪl /
ADJECTIVE
flexible
Synonyms
STRONGEST
malleable soft
STRONG
flexile
WEAK
adjustable bending ductile elastic extensible extensile formable formative impressionable like putty limber lithe moldable plastic pliant spongy springy stretch stretchable stretchy supple tractable tractile whippy willowy yielding
Antonyms
STRONGEST
firm rigid
WEAK
brittle inflexible obstinate ornery resistant stern stiff stubborn unaccommodating unadaptable unbendable unpliable unresponsive unyielding
ADJECTIVE
suggestible
Synonyms
WEAK
adjustable bending ductile elastic extensible extensile flexile formable formative impressionable like putty limber lithe malleable moldable plastic pliable pliant soft spongy springy stretch stretchable stretchy supple tractable tractile whippy willowy yielding

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