tensegrity

noun

ten·​seg·​ri·​ty

ten(t)ˈsegrə̇tē

plural -es

: the property of a skeletal structure having continuous tension members (such as wires) and discontinuous compression members (such as metal tubes) so that each member performs efficiently in producing a rigid form

Word History

Etymology

tension + integrity

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