Australian English Meaning of distension

Distension

Other Australian English words related to Distension

synonyms

• amplification
• augmentation
• enlargement
• Escalation
• expansion
• Inflation
• Accretion
• accrual
• creep
• accumulation
• doubling
• extension
• growth
• increment
• lengthening
• accumulating
• accumulation
• addition
• boost
• gain
• hike
• increase
• Multiplication
• proliferation
• quadrupling
• rise
• spread
• tripling

antonyms

• compression
• constriction
• contracting
• Contraction
• Decrease
• diminution
• reduction
• Shrinkage
• Abatement
• Condensation
• condensing
• diminishing
• drop
• fall
• reduction
• lowering
• shortening
• shrinking
• compressing
• constricting
• diminution
• Drop-off
• falloff
• cutback

Definitions and Meaning of distension in English

Wordnet

distension (n)

the act of expanding by pressure from within

the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions

Webster

distension (n.)

Same as Distention.

FAQs About the word distension

What is the Australian English meaning of the word distension

Distension

What is the English meaning of the word Distension

the act of expanding by pressure from within, the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensionsSame as Distention.

What are the synonyms of the word Distension

amplification,augmentation,enlargement,Escalation,expansion,Inflation,Accretion,accrual,creep,accumulation

What are the antonyms of the word Distension

compression,constriction,contracting,Contraction,Decrease,diminution,reduction,Shrinkage,Abatement,Condensation