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extensional

ADJECTIVE
logical
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cogent coherent compelling consistent convincing intelligent legitimate lucid necessary obvious plausible rational reasonable relevant sensible valid wise
WEAK
analytic analytical clear commonsensical congruent consequent deducible discerning discriminating fair germane holding together holding water inferential judicious juridicious justifiable legit most likely perceptive perspicuous pertinent probable sound subtle telling well-organized
Antonyms
STRONGEST
foolish implausible improbable invalid irrational obscure optional stupid unclear unintelligent unlikely unrealistic unreasonable unsound unsuitable unwise vague
WEAK
illogical
ADJECTIVE
ratiocinative
Synonyms
WEAK
analytic analytical clear cogent coherent commonsensical compelling congruent consequent consistent convincing deducible discerning discriminating fair germane holding together holding water inferential intelligent judicious juridicious justifiable legit legitimate lucid most likely necessary obvious perceptive perspicuous pertinent plausible rational relevant sensible sound subtle telling valid well-organized wise

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During an extensional rheology test -- which measures how much force is needed to make a liquid flow -- the researchers observed something unusual.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

Many studies have reported changes in extensional faulting and in crustal and upper-mantle hydration along subduction zones, and several competing factors have been proposed to contribute to these changes7,11,12.

From Nature • Nov. 13, 2018

Rotational and translational landslides often have extensional cracks, sag ponds, hummocky terrain, and pressure ridges.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2017

As the San Andreas grew, it caused east-west directed extensional forces to spread over the western United States, creating the Basin and Range province.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2017

Used as a standard example in knowledge representation to show the difference between extensional and intensional objects.

From The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000 by Steele, Guy L.