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stress
1[ stres ]
noun
- importance attached to a thing:
to lay stress upon good manners.
Synonyms: , , , , , ,
- Phonetics. emphasis in the form of prominent relative loudness of a syllable or a word as a result of special effort in utterance.
- Prosody. accent or emphasis on syllables in a metrical pattern; beat.
- emphasis in melody, rhythm, etc.; beat.
- the physical pressure, pull, or other force exerted on one thing by another; strain.
- the action on a body of any system of balanced forces whereby strain or deformation results.
- the amount of stress, usually measured in pounds per square inch or in pascals.
- a load, force, or system of forces producing a strain.
- the internal resistance or reaction of an elastic body to the external forces applied to it.
- the ratio of force to area.
- Physiology. a specific response by the body to a stimulus, as fear or pain, that disturbs or interferes with the normal physiological equilibrium of an organism.
- physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension:
Worry over his job and his wife's health put him under a great stress.
Synonyms: , , , , , , ,
- a situation, occurrence, or factor causing this:
The stress of being trapped in the elevator gave him a pounding headache.
- Archaic. strong or straining exertion.
verb (used with object)
- to lay stress on; emphasize.
- Phonetics. to pronounce (a syllable or a word) with prominent loudness: Compare accent ( def 18 ).
Stress the first syllable of “runner.” Stress the second word in “put up with.”
- to subject to stress or strain.
- Mechanics. to subject to stress.
verb (used without object)
- to experience stress or worry:
Don't stress about the turkey; I promise it will be delicious.
Dad is always stressing out over his job.
-stress
2- a feminine equivalent of -ster:
seamstress; songstress.
stress
1/ ٰɛ /
noun
- special emphasis or significance attached to something
- mental, emotional, or physical strain or tension
- emphasis placed upon a syllable by pronouncing it more loudly than those that surround it
- such emphasis as part of a regular rhythmic beat in music or poetry
- a syllable so emphasized
- physics
- force or a system of forces producing deformation or strain
- the force acting per unit area
verb
- tr to give emphasis or prominence to
- tr to pronounce (a word or syllable) more loudly than those that surround it
- tr to subject to stress or strain
- informal.intr to become stressed or anxious
-stress
2suffix forming nouns
- indicating a woman who performs or is engaged in a certain activity Compare -ster
seamstress
songstress
stress
- The force per unit area applied to an object. Objects subject to stress tend to become distorted or deformed.
- A physiologic reaction by an organism to an uncomfortable or unfamiliar physical or psychological stimulus. Biological changes result from stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system, including a heightened state of alertness, anxiety, increased heart rate, and sweating.
- The stimulus or circumstance causing such a reaction.
Notes
Derived Forms
- ˈٰڳܱ, adjective
- ˈٰڳܱly, adverb
- ˈٰڳܱness, noun
Other Word Forms
- ٰl adjective
- ٰl·ness noun
- t·ٰ adjective
- -ٰ verb (used with object)
- ԴDz·ٰ noun
- v·ٰ adjective
- ·ٰ verb
- ܲd·ٰ noun
- ܲd·ٰ verb (used with object)
- ɱ-ٰ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of stress1
Origin of stress2
Example Sentences
"I haven't been able to sleep. A couple of days ago I had a stroke from the stress of it."
However, the report also stressed the importance of considering both cost and "non-cost factors", such as visual and environmental impacts, pointing out that underground cables had lower visual impact than overhead lines.
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service says plea deals avoid the need for a trial and the stress of witnesses having to give evidence.
Now more than ever, Campbell and Posey stress the importance of being visible and fighting back, and fashion is their chosen vehicle for doing so.
Instead, Carr stressed making electromagnetic spectrum available for commercial use through public auctions, a program that had largely stalled under President Biden.
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