01 Word definition

tensile

7 letters · 3 vowels · 4 consonants

Is TENSILE a word?

Yes. TENSILE is a 7-letter adjective. of or relating to tension Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell TENSILE?

T-E-N-S-I-L-E

TENSILE contains 7 letters, begins with T, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1adjective

  1. of or relating to tension

    “tensile stress”

2adjective

  1. capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out

    “ductile copper”
Synonyms
ductilemalleablepliableplianttractile
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score7points
Words With Friends9points
Word length7letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is TENSILE spelled?

T1E2N3S4I5L6E7
Starts withTENFirst 3 letters
Ends withILELast 3 letters
Unique letters6Repeats E
Vowel balance3 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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Base tile value: 7 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

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About TENSILE.

How do you spell TENSILE?

TENSILE is spelled T-E-N-S-I-L-E. It contains 7 letters.