Stress: meaning, definitions and examples

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stress

[ strɛs ]

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mental

Pressure or tension exerted on a material object, typically measured in units of force per unit area.

Synonyms

pressure, strain, tension

Examples of usage

The bridge collapsed due to the stress on its support beams.
She couldn't handle the stress of the demanding job.

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psychological

A state of mental or emotional strain resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.

Synonyms

anxiety, pressure, tension

Examples of usage

He was under a lot of stress before the exam.
Stress can have a negative impact on one's health.

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physics

Apply a force to (a body) in such a way as to cause deformation.

Synonyms

strain, stretch, tense

Examples of usage

The weight of the snow stressed the roof of the building.
He stressed the importance of regular exercise.

Translations

Translations of the word "stress" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estresse

🇮🇳 तनाव

🇩🇪 Stress

🇮🇩 stres

🇺🇦 стрес

🇵🇱 stres

🇯🇵 ストレス

🇫🇷 stress

🇪🇸 estrés

🇹🇷 stres

🇰🇷 스트레스

🇸🇦 توتر

🇨🇿 stres

🇸🇰 stres

🇨🇳 压力

🇸🇮 stres

🇮🇸 streita

🇰🇿 стресс

🇬🇪 სტრესი

🇦🇿 stres

🇲🇽 estrés

Word origin

The word 'stress' originated from the Latin word 'strictus', which means 'drawn tight'. In the 17th century, it was used in the context of physical pressure or strain. The psychological sense of the word emerged in the 19th century. Today, 'stress' is a common term used to describe various forms of pressure, tension, and strain in both physical and mental aspects of life.

See also: destressing, stressed, stressor.