tensegrity en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /tɛnˈsɛɡɹɪti/
Etymology
1959. Coined by Buckminster Fuller, portmanteau of tension + integrity, or tensional integrity.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) tensional integrity (of a structure)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tensegrities | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (4)
nb tensegritet (tensional integrity (of a structure)) · cmn 張拉整體 /张拉整体 (tensional integrity (of a structure)) · fr tenségrité (tensional integrity (of a structure)) · es tensegridad (tensional integrity (of a structure))