tenson

ten·son

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ten-sohn]
- /tɛnˈsoʊn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ten-sohn]
- /tɛnˈsoʊn/

Definitions of tenson word

noun tenson a Provençal poem taking the form of a dialogue or debate between two rival troubadours. 1
noun tenson a French lyric poem 0
noun tenson the contest at which such a poem is recited 0

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Origin of tenson

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

1830-40; < French; Old French tençon < Provençal tensoun, tenso contest, dispute < Latin tēnsiōn- (stem of tēnsiō); see tension

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Parts of speech for Tenson

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tenson popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% 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.

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