Tension: meaning, definitions and examples
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tension
[ ˈtɛnʃən ]
feeling
A feeling of nervousness or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.
Synonyms
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.
force
The state of being stretched tight.
Synonyms
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.
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
Word origin
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.