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tension

 

[ ˈtɛnʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling

A feeling of nervousness or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

Synonyms

anxiety, pressure, stress

Examples of usage

  • I could feel the tension in the room as we waited for the results.
  • The tension between the two rival teams was palpable.
Context #2 | Noun

force

The state of being stretched tight.

Synonyms

strain, tautness, tightness

Examples of usage

  • The tension in the rope was so strong that it began to fray.
  • The tension in the spring caused it to recoil with force.
Context #3 | Noun

relationship

A strained relationship between individuals or groups.

Synonyms

conflict, friction, hostility

Examples of usage

  • There was tension between the neighbors due to a property dispute.
  • The tension between the coworkers was affecting the team's performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "tension" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tensão

🇮🇳 तनाव (tanav)

🇩🇪 Spannung

🇮🇩 ketegangan

🇺🇦 напруження

🇵🇱 napięcie

🇯🇵 緊張 (kinchou)

🇫🇷 tension

🇪🇸 tensión

🇹🇷 gerginlik

🇰🇷 긴장 (ginjang)

🇸🇦 توتر (tawattur)

🇨🇿 napětí

🇸🇰 napätie

🇨🇳 紧张 (jǐnzhāng)

🇸🇮 napetost

🇮🇸 spenna

🇰🇿 шиеленіс (shielenis)

🇬🇪 მომატებული (momatebuli)

🇦🇿 gərginlik

🇲🇽 tensión

Etymology

The word 'tension' originated from the Latin word 'tensio', which means a stretching. The concept of tension has been prevalent in various fields such as physics, psychology, and relationships. Understanding and managing tension is essential for maintaining balance and harmony in different aspects of life.

See also: distend, tend, tendencies, tendency, tender, tending, untended.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,862, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.