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tension

/ tension /
noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
the action of stretching something tight
"tension holds the belt in the pulleys"
Type of:
stretching
Derived:
strain tense
noun Sense 2
(physics) a stress that produces an elongation of an elastic physical body
"the direction of maximum tension moves asymptotically toward the direction of the shear"
Type of:
stress
Derived:
strain tense
Domain:
physics physical science natural philosophy
noun Sense 3
a balance between and interplay of opposing elements or tendencies (especially in art or literature)
"there is a tension created between narrative time and movie time"
"there is a tension between these approaches to understanding history"
Type of:
balance
Domain:
art artistic creation artistic production
noun Sense 4
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
"he suffered from fatigue and emotional tension"
"stress is a vasoconstrictor"
Type of:
vasoconstrictor vasoconstrictive strain
Kinds of:
yips breaking point
Derived:
try strain stress
Domain:
psychology psychological science
noun Sense 5
the physical condition of being stretched or strained
"it places great tension on the leg muscles"
"he could feel the tenseness of her body"
Type of:
condition status
Kinds of:
tonicity tonus tone
Derived:
tense tense up strain
noun Sense 6
feelings of hostility that are not manifest
"he could sense her latent hostility to him"
"the diplomats'' first concern was to reduce international tensions"
Type of:
hostility enmity antagonism
Semantic Complexity
80%
Sense Count
6
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
26
Times Searched
2
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stretching stress balance vasoconstrictor vasoconstrictive strain yips breaking point condition status tonicity tonus