'Cointension' definitions:

Definition of 'Cointension'

From: GCIDE
  • Cointension \Co`in*ten"sion\, n. The condition of being of equal in intensity; -- applied to relations; as, 3:6 and 6:12 are relations of cointension. [1913 Webster]
  • Cointension . . . is chosen indicate the equality of relations in respect of the contrast between their terms. --H. Spencer. [1913 Webster]

Words containing 'Cointension'