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- [ten-shuh n]
- /ˈtɛn ʃən/
- /ˈtenʃn/
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- [ten-shuh n]
- /ˈtɛn ʃən/
Definitions of tension word
- noun tension the act of stretching or straining. 1
- noun tension the state of being stretched or strained. 1
- noun tension mental or emotional strain; intense, suppressed suspense, anxiety, or excitement. 1
- noun tension a strained relationship between individuals, groups, nations, etc. 1
- noun tension (not in current use) pressure, especially of a vapor. 1
- noun tension Mechanics. the longitudinal deformation of an elastic body that results in its elongation. the force producing such deformation. 1
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Origin of tension
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Latin tēnsiōn- (stem of tēnsiō) a stretching. See tense1, -ion
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Parts of speech for Tension
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adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
tension 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
tension usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for tension
noun tension
- ac — AC is used to refer to an electric current that continually changes direction as it flows. AC is an abbreviation for 'alternating current'.
- alarm — Alarm is a feeling of fear or anxiety that something unpleasant or dangerous might happen.
- apprehensiveness — uneasy or fearful about something that might happen: apprehensive for the safety of the mountain climbers.
- atmospherics — Atmospherics are elements in something such as a piece of music or a book which create a certain atmosphere.
- breaking point — If something or someone has reached breaking point, they have so many problems or difficulties that they can no longer cope with them, and may soon collapse or be unable to continue.
Antonyms for tension
noun tension
- distension — the act of distending or the state of being distended.
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