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compressive

/kəmˈpɹɛsɪv/ adj

That compresses

Word Origin Compressive comes from Latin premere 'to press,' with com- 'together' — literally 'pressing together.' The root premere is a powerhouse: it gives us pressure, depress, express, impress, oppress, suppress, and many more. The -ive suffix turns it into an adjective, so compressive describes the force that squeezes things together.

adj That compresses

The compressive strength of this concrete makes it ideal for construction.

(形容词) 压缩性的

这种混凝土的抗压强度使其非常适合建筑用途。

(adjetivo) Que comprime.

La resistencia a la compresión de este concreto lo hace ideal para la construcción.

(adjectif) Qui compresse, qui exerce une pression de manière à réduire le volume ou à resserrer.

La résistance en compression de ce béton le rend idéal pour la construction.

(Adjektiv) druckbelastend; kompressiv [**Compressive** bedeutet *zusammendrückend* oder *Druck ausübend*.]

Die **compressive** Festigkeit dieses Betons macht ihn ideal für den Bau.

(形容詞) 圧縮する、押し縮める働きをするさま。

このコンクリートの圧縮強度の高さは建築に最適だ。

(adjetivo) compressivo; de compressão; compressor [Que comprime]

A resistência à compressão deste concreto o torna ideal para construção.

Synonyms: compressing pressing squeezing constrictive contractive Antonyms: expansive dilating expanding stretching
Word parts: com + press + ive

Related words

compressible compression compressor pressure depression expression impression oppression repression suppression

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