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
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Combining concrete’s compressive strength with steel’s tensile strength, the material makes the building flexible enough to sway, yet rigid enough to resist high winds and the typhoons that frequently hit Taiwan.
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Oscar Holland, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
The best sports bras minimize that action but are usually intensely compressive and a major pain to pull over your head (sigh).
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2024
This is the case with the La Blanca Island Goddess One-Piece Swimsuit, which combines a slimming, slightly compressive blend of nylon and elastane with a delicate, feminine cut to flatter your natural body shape.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024
This is the compressive force that binds together the layers, forming a strong shock absorber made of glass.
—Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics, 4 Aug. 2023
The general recovery timeline is uniform: Most deep-plane facelifts require you to wear a compressive strap for a week to restrict swelling and provide neck support.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2024
This dress comes in sizes up to 3XL and is constructed from a sweat-wicking and stretchy nylon material that is both flexible and compressive, providing a smoothing and sculpting finish.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024
More From Popular Mechanics The bullet itself shatters due to the glass head releasing its compressive force.
—Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics, 4 Aug. 2023
Double sided seams and a compressive high waistband provide a sleek, flattering look, without the headache of leggings that don’t stay in place.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2024
Oscar Holland, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
The best sports bras minimize that action but are usually intensely compressive and a major pain to pull over your head (sigh).
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2024
This is the case with the La Blanca Island Goddess One-Piece Swimsuit, which combines a slimming, slightly compressive blend of nylon and elastane with a delicate, feminine cut to flatter your natural body shape.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024
This is the compressive force that binds together the layers, forming a strong shock absorber made of glass.
—Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics, 4 Aug. 2023
The general recovery timeline is uniform: Most deep-plane facelifts require you to wear a compressive strap for a week to restrict swelling and provide neck support.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2024
This dress comes in sizes up to 3XL and is constructed from a sweat-wicking and stretchy nylon material that is both flexible and compressive, providing a smoothing and sculpting finish.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024
More From Popular Mechanics The bullet itself shatters due to the glass head releasing its compressive force.
—Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics, 4 Aug. 2023
Double sided seams and a compressive high waistband provide a sleek, flattering look, without the headache of leggings that don’t stay in place.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2024
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“Compressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compressive. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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