tenser

tense

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [tens]
- /tɛns/
- /tens/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tens]
- /tɛns/

Definitions of tenser word

adjective tenser stretched tight, as a cord, fiber, etc.; drawn taut; rigid. 1
adjective tenser in a state of mental or nervous strain; high-strung; taut: a tense person. 1
adjective tenser characterized by a strain upon the nerves or feelings: a tense moment. 1
adjective tenser Phonetics. pronounced with relatively tense tongue muscles; narrow. Compare lax (def 7). 1

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Origin of tenser

First appearance:

before 1660

One of the 46% oldest English words

1660-70; < Latin tēnsus past participle of tendere to stretch; see tend1

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Parts of speech for Tenser

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Tenser

tenser popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

tenser usage trend in Literature

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