pressure — the continuous physical force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the continuous physical force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpreʃər/
Korean meaning: 압력, 압박감
Korean pronunciation: **프레**셔
Example Sentences
- My mom's pressure to clean my room is stronger than a hydraulic press.
- The pressure in the submarine increased as we dove deeper.
- He cracked under the pressure of choosing between pizza and chicken for dinner.
pressure
NOUN//ˈpreʃər//
the continuous physical force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it
Deep underwater, the submarine's hull groans under crushing pressure from every side.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'pressure' derived from Latin 'pressura', the noun form of 'pressare' meaning 'to press'. The Latin root relates to the verb 'premere' meaning 'to press, push, or squeeze'.
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📝Examples
“My mom's pressure to clean my room is stronger than a hydraulic press.”
“The pressure in the submarine increased as we dove deeper.”
“He cracked under the pressure of choosing between pizza and chicken for dinner.”
“The company is facing pressure from investors to increase profits.”
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