Where does “tensilely” come from?
tensilely (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
tensilely (English): In a tensile manner
Definitions
- In a tensile manner
Ancestry of “tensilely”, step by step
tensilely traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English ly
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ly | Abbreviation of light-year |
| 2 | Vietnamese | ly | Alternative spelling of li |
via English tensile
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | tensile | Of or pertaining to tension; Capable of being... |