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

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  1. n. The condition of being of equal in intensity; -- applied to relations; as, 3:6 and 6:12 are relations of cointension.
  2. 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.
  3. The condition of being of equal in intensity; -- applied torelations; as, 3 : 6 and 6 : 12 are relations of cointension.Cointension . . . is chosen indicate the equality of relations inrespect of the contrast between their terms. H. Spencer.