tend-, tendo-, ten-, teno-, tenot-, tenonto-, tens-, tent-, -tend, -tension, -tent, -tense, -tensive, -tentious
(Greek > Latin: to move in a certain direction; to stretch, to hold out; tension; as well as tendon, sinew)
superintend
To act as superintendent of; direct; supervise; manage [to stretch out; to direct; to pay attention to].
superintendence
1. The management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group.
2. The act of supervising or managing a situation or people.
superintendency
1. A district or place under a superintendent.
2. The position or work of a superintendent.
superintendent
A person in charge of a department, institution, etc.; a director; a supervisor.
tenable, tenability, tenableness
That which can be held, defended, or maintained [to hold, to grasp, to have].
tenacious, tenacity
Holding firmly; that which holds together strongly; cohesive; tough.
tenancy
Being a tenant; occupation of land, a building, etc. by rental or lease.
tenant
1. A person who pays rent to occupy, to hold, or to use land, a building, etc.
2. To hold as a tenant; to occupy.
tend
1. To be directed; proceed or extend [to stretch, hold out].
2. To have an inclination, tendency, bias, etc. to do something; incline.
tendency
An inclination to move or act in a particular direction or way; constant disposition to some action or state; leaning; bias; propensity; bent.
tendentious
Characterized by a deliberate tendency or aim; especially, advancing a definite point of view.
tender
To offer in payment of an obligation; to present for acceptance; offer of money, services, etc. made to satisfy an obligation, avoid legal actions, etc.
tendinitis
tendolysis
tendon
Related "tension" words at this tono- unit.
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