Tautness: meaning, definitions and examples
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tautness
[ tɔːtnəs ]
in writing
The quality or state of being tight or tense; not slack.
Synonyms
rigidity, tenseness, tightness
Examples of usage
- The tautness of the rope helped the climber to reach the top of the mountain.
- His writing style was known for its tautness and precision.
- The tautness of the drum skin produced a crisp sound.
in conversation
The quality of being concise and direct in speech or expression.
Synonyms
brevity, conciseness, succinctness
Examples of usage
- Her argument was convincing due to the tautness of her reasoning.
- The tautness of his delivery made his speech impactful.
Translations
Translations of the word "tautness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tensão
🇮🇳 तनाव
🇩🇪 Spannung
🇮🇩 ketegangan
🇺🇦 напруженість
🇵🇱 napięcie
🇯🇵 緊張
🇫🇷 tension
🇪🇸 tensión
🇹🇷 gerginlik
🇰🇷 긴장
🇸🇦 توتر
🇨🇿 napětí
🇸🇰 napätie
🇨🇳 紧张
🇸🇮 napetost
🇮🇸 spenna
🇰🇿 шиеленіс
🇬🇪 დაძაბულობა
🇦🇿 gərginlik
🇲🇽 tensión
Word origin
The word 'tautness' originated from the Middle English word 'tauteness', which was derived from the Old English word 'tēotan', meaning 'to pull tight'. The concept of tautness has been associated with the idea of tension and precision since ancient times. It has been used in various contexts to describe the quality of being tight, tense, concise, or direct. Over the years, 'tautness' has become a commonly used term in literature, art, and everyday conversation to convey the idea of tightness and precision.