compressive

adjective

com·​pres·​sive kəm-ˈpre-siv 

1

: of or relating to compression

2

: tending to compress

compressively adverb

Examples of compressive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Their prototype domes are only about the size of a wine cork at this point, but their compressive strength is comparable to low-grade concrete. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2026

Tests showed the bio-material achieves a compressive strength of 10 to 12 megapascals. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026

When the same walls had fire on both faces, their compressive strength dropped to 14% to 27% of the original. — Giorgia Giardina, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026

Seaside Sophistication The plunging neckline on this compressive swimsuit resembles Gomez’s nautical ensemble. — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1572, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for compressive

• aggressive
• concessive
• depressive
• excessive
• expressive
• impressive
• obsessive
• oppressive
• possessive
• progressive
• recessive
• regressive