Stressing: meaning, definitions and examples

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stressing

 

[ ˈstrɛsɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

emphasizing importance

Stressing refers to the act of giving particular importance or emphasis to something. It is often used in contexts where significance or urgency is being communicated, such as in speech, writing, or teaching.

Synonyms

accentuating, emphasizing, highlighting, underscoring.

Examples of usage

  • The teacher is stressing the importance of homework.
  • He was stressing the need for immediate action.
  • In her speech, she kept stressing that teamwork is crucial.
  • The article stresses the benefits of regular exercise.

Translations

Translations of the word "stressing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estressando

🇮🇳 तनावपूर्ण

🇩🇪 stressend

🇮🇩 menyebabkan stres

🇺🇦 стресування

🇵🇱 stresujący

🇯🇵 ストレスを与える

🇫🇷 stressant

🇪🇸 estresante

🇹🇷 stresli

🇰🇷 스트레스를 주는

🇸🇦 مسبب للتوتر

🇨🇿 stresující

🇸🇰 stresujúci

🇨🇳 施加压力的

🇸🇮 stresen

🇮🇸 streituð

🇰🇿 стресс тудыратын

🇬🇪 სტრესული

🇦🇿 stressli

🇲🇽 estresante

Etymology

The word 'stress' originated from the Latin word 'stringere', which means 'to draw tight'. Over time, it evolved through Old French and Middle English, where it was initially used to describe hardship or force. In the 20th century, the term became widely used in psychology and medicine to describe the tension and pressure experienced by individuals. The verb form 'stressing' emerged as a way to express the action of applying or indicating stress, particularly in communication and education. The concept of 'stress' has since expanded beyond physical tension to include emotional and mental pressures, illustrating its versatility in language and relevance in modern society.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,074, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.