tension — mental or emotional strain; stress
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: mental or emotional strain; stress
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtenʃən/
Example Sentences
- My mom's tension level reaches maximum when I forget to do the dishes.
- The tension in the classroom was so thick you could cut it with a knife.
- My guitar string broke because I adjusted the tension too much while tuning.
tension
NOUN[/ˈtenʃən/]
mental or emotional strain; stress
The tension in the room grew as the two teams waited for the final result.
The student felt tension before giving a speech to the class. (TENSE → when you are tense, you feel tension)
Tension rises with every question — the room waits for the confession.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'tensio', derived from 'tendere' meaning 'to stretch' or 'to strain'. The word entered English through Old French and Latin legal terminology.
Breakdown
tend- (stretch, strain) + -sion (noun suffix indicating state or action) = tension
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom's tension level reaches maximum when I forget to do the dishes.”
“The tension in the classroom was so thick you could cut it with a knife.”
“My guitar string broke because I adjusted the tension too much while tuning.”
“There's always tension between cats and dogs, but somehow mine became best friends.”
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