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   tension

   /ˈtɛnʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the state of being stretched tight: "the parachute keeps the cable under tension as it drops" Similar tightnesstautnesstensenessrigiditypulltractionstressstrainstrainingstretchingrare:tensityOpposite slacknesslooseness
   • ▪ the state of having the muscles stretched tight, especially as causing strain or discomfort: "the elimination of neck tension can relieve headaches"
   • ▪ a strained state or condition resulting from forces acting in opposition to each other: "enormous tension can build up along the margin of the two plates and occasionally explodes into immense earthquakes"
   • ▪ the degree of tightness of stitches in knitting and machine sewing.
   • ▪ electromotive force.
   • 2. mental or emotional strain: "a mind which is affected by stress or tension cannot think as clearly" Similar mental/emotional strainstressanxietyanxiousnesspressureworryapprehensivenessapprehensionagitationnervesnervousnessjumpinessedginessrestlessnesssuspenseuncertaintyanticipationexcitementinformal:butterflies (in one's stomach)collywobblesjitterinesstwitchinessthe jittersthe williesthe heebie-jeebiesthe shakesthe jumpsjim-jamsthe yipsthe (screaming) abdabs/habdabsrhyming slang:Joe BlakesOpposite relaxation
   • ▪ a strained political or social state or relationship: "the coup followed months of tension between the military and the government" Similar strained relationsstrainuneaseill feelingfrictionantagonismantipathyhostilityenmityOpposite harmony
   • ▪ a relationship between ideas or qualities with conflicting demands or implications: "the basic tension between freedom and control"

   verb

   • 1. apply a force to (something) which tends to stretch it: "it is best to insert the battens before the outhaul is tensioned"

   Word Origin mid 16th century (as a medical term denoting a condition or feeling of being physically stretched or strained): from French, or from Latin tensio(n-), from tendere ‘stretch’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. tensioner noun
   • 2. tensionless adjective

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2. www.jagranjosh.com › articles › tension-in-physics-definitionTension- Definition, Explanation, Properties, Uses And Examples

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   Jul 1, 2024 · Tension is a pulling force and not a pushing force as ropes can’t be pushed effectively. Most of the time during the explanation of the concept, while illustrating the forces acting on an...

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4. www.britannica.com › science › tensile-strengthTensile strength | Definition, Unit, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jul 3, 2024 · Tensile strength, maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched, divided by the original cross-sectional are of the material. Tensile strengths have dimensions of force per unit area, which are commonly expressed in units of pounds per square inch.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › TensionTension - Wikipedia

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   4 days ago · Tension (geology), a stress which stretches rocks in two opposite directions. Voltage or electric tension, the difference in electric potential energy between two points. Entertainment. Tension (music), the perceived need for relaxation or release created by a listener's expectations.

6. chem.libretexts.org › Courses › Madera_Community_College3.5.2: Tension - Chemistry LibreTexts

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   Jul 16, 2024 · A tension is a force along the length of a medium, especially a force carried by a flexible medium, such as a rope or cable. The word “tension” comes from a Latin word meaning “to stretch.”

7. www.helpguide.org › articles › stressStress Symptoms, Signs, and Causes - HelpGuide.org

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   Jul 17, 2024 · What is stress? Stress is your body’s way of responding to any kind of demand or threat. When you sense danger—whether it’s real or imagined—the body’s defenses kick into high gear in a rapid, automatic process known as the “fight-or-flight” reaction or the “stress response.” The stress response is the body’s way of protecting you.

8. www.verywellhealth.com › psychological-stress-5205714Types of Psychological Stress and Managing Symptoms - Verywell...

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   Jul 16, 2024 · However, being under a lot of stress can sometimes cause physical symptoms and health problems, especially if you're not managing your stress well. This article discusses psychological stress, its signs, and how it can affect your health. It also offers suggestions for managing your stress.

9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Cognitive_dissonanceCognitive dissonance - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · Relevant items of information include peoples' actions, feelings, ideas, beliefs, values, and things in the environment. Cognitive dissonance is typically experienced as psychological stress when persons participate in an action that goes against one or more of those things.