tension

Meanings

• noun

  A state of mental or emotional strain or suspense

  - "The musician created a tense atmosphere with his haunting melody."
  - "The detective was under great tension as he tried to solve the case."

• noun

  A force that pulls or strains, especially a force exerted by a rope, chain, or the like, on an object

  - "The tension in the rope was released when the pulley was pulled."
  - "The suspension bridge was held in tension by the cables."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tension
sension , impression , expression , obsession

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Variants

List of all variants of tension that leads to same result
tension , tensional , tensionless , tensions , tensioned , tensioner , tensioners , tensioning , tension headache , high-tension , surface tension , surface tensions , premenstrual tension , vapor pressure , vapor pressures , vapor tension

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Etymology

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From Old French tenir, 'to hold', from Latin tenere, 'to hold, keep, observe'

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Trivia

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1. Tension can be measured in units of force, such as newtons or pounds.

2. The human body can experience tension in various forms, including muscle tension, emotional tension, and cognitive tension.

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Related Concepts

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1. stress: Tension and stress are related concepts, with stress being a physical or emotional response to tension.

2. anxiety: Tension is a common symptom of anxiety, and can be caused by a variety of factors, including fear, worry, or uncertainty.

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Culture

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In literature, tension is often used to build suspense and create drama. In music, it can be used to create tension and release in a composition. In art, tension can be used to create a sense of balance or instability.

How to Memorize "tension"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a rubber band being stretched to its limit. This is a visual representation of tension.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tension' with words like 'strain', 'stress', or 'suspense'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tension is a force that keeps things in place' to remember the definition.

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