Pretensional
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Pretensional is an adjective meaning Of or relating to pretense or pretension; pretended.
Meaning
Of or relating to pretense or pretension; pretended.
More Meanings
- (construction) Synonym of pretension.
Example Sentences
Then, if he is well, and his family are well, all the world is well, for any thing he cares; though even here, in many instances, his anxiety for others is merely pretensional, […]
The transmission length of prestressing tendons used in pretensional prestressed concrete members has been related to their diameter, similar to bond, anchorage and lap lengths of reinforcing bars in reinforced concrete.
Synonyms for pretensional
Depending on context, synonyms include pretension.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include expectative, prerogatival, decorational, theatrical, hubristic, elitist.
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