Co`in*ten"sion (?), n.

The condition of being of equal in intensity; -- applied to relations; as, 3 : 6 and 6 : 12 are relations of cointension.

Cointension . . . is chosen indicate the equality of relations in respect of the contrast between their terms. H. Spencer.

 

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