Tĕn'sive, a.
a. [Fr. tensif, from Lat. tendere, tensum.] Giving the sensation of tension, stiffness, or contraction. “A tensive pain from distention of the parts.” Floyer.
a. [Fr. tensif, from Lat. tendere, tensum.] Giving the sensation of tension, stiffness, or contraction. “A tensive pain from distention of the parts.” Floyer.