compressive
Applying inward pressure
Compressive describes force or stress that pushes inward, squeezing or pressing material together.
The opposite of tensile.
Concrete has high compressive strength—it resists being crushed—but cracks under tension.
The compressive load on the column exceeded design specifications.
In medicine, compressive refers to pressure on tissue: compressive neuropathy from a pinched nerve.
Force upon contact
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
- strainExcessive stretching force
- loadCarried weight or burden
- crushCompress with force
compact · condense · squeeze · deformation · buckling · density · impact · tension
pressure
Force upon contact
crush · compact · condense · squeeze · deformation · buckling · density · impact · tension · elasticity
restrict
To impose limits upon
narrow · shrink · contract · squeeze · cramp · bind · clench · grip · clasp · reduce
hug
Tight, affectionate clasp
cuddle · enfold · encircle · grasp · hold · envelop · nestle · snuggle · cling · wrap
- technical adjectivesadjustable, modular, portable, durable, automated
- medical adjectivessurgical, cardiac, orthopedic, malignant, respiratory
compressivetensile
Capable of elongation
tensional · pulling · stretching · extensional · elongating
- compression shortsTight athletic undergarment
- compression socksTight legwear aiding blood flow
- chest compressionForcing blood through pressure
- audio compression
- compression shirtTight elastic athletic top
- compression sleeveTight elastic limb wrap
compression, compressing, compressible, decompression, incompressible, decompressing, recompression, uncompressing