Tenser: meaning, definitions and examples

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tenser

 

[ หˆtษ›nsษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

emotional state

The term 'tenser' is the comparative form of the adjective 'tense', which describes a state of emotional or mental strain or anxiety. When someone is described as tenser, it indicates that their level of stress or anxiety is greater in comparison to another time or to another person. This can be used in various contexts, such as during a stressful event or when discussing someone's feelings in a high-pressure situation. Being tenser can affect one's ability to think clearly or act calmly.

Synonyms

more anxious, more strained, more stressed.

Examples of usage

  • She seemed tenser than usual before the meeting.
  • The atmosphere became tenser as the deadline approached.
  • He felt tenser after hearing the bad news.

Translations

Translations of the word "tenser" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tensores

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅ‡เคจเฅเคธเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tensor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tenser

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตะฝะทะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tensor

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ†ใƒณใ‚ฝใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tenseur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tensor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tenser

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ…์„œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆุชุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tenzor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tenzor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผ ้‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tenzor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tensor

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะฝะทะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ”แƒœแƒกแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tenzor

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tensor

Etymology

The adjective 'tense' originates from the Latin word 'tensus', which means 'stretched' or 'taut'. This Latin term itself is derived from the verb 'tendere', meaning 'to stretch'. The evolution of the word occurred as it moved through Old French into Middle English, where it started to take on meanings related to anxiety and emotional strain. The comparative form 'tenser' emerged as a natural progression in describing increased levels of tension. Over time, 'tense' has been used in various contexts, from physical states to emotional experiences, solidifying its place in the English language as a term that conveys discomfort or stress. This evolution highlights the fluid nature of language and how meanings can shift based on cultural and social contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,756, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.