compressional en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree English compression Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English compressional From compression + -al.
Meanings
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The quality of compression
Sound is transmitted through the air by compressional waves.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more compressional | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most compressional | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |