Stress: meaning, definitions and examples
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stress
[ strษs ]
mental
Pressure or tension exerted on a material object, typically measured in units of force per unit area.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The bridge collapsed due to the stress on its support beams.
- She couldn't handle the stress of the demanding job.
psychological
A state of mental or emotional strain resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was under a lot of stress before the exam.
- Stress can have a negative impact on one's health.
Translations
Translations of the word "stress" in other languages:
๐ต๐น estresse
๐ฎ๐ณ เคคเคจเคพเคต
๐ฉ๐ช Stress
๐ฎ๐ฉ stres
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะตั
๐ต๐ฑ stres
๐ฏ๐ต ในใใฌใน
๐ซ๐ท stress
๐ช๐ธ estrรฉs
๐น๐ท stres
๐ฐ๐ท ์คํธ๋ ์ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูุชุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ stres
๐ธ๐ฐ stres
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ stres
๐ฎ๐ธ streita
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแขแ แแกแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ stres
๐ฒ๐ฝ estrรฉs
Etymology
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.