Stress (Noun)
Meaning 1
Difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension; "she endured the stresses and strains of life"; "he presided over the economy during the period of the greatest stress and danger"- R.J.Samuelson.
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 2
The relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch); "he put the stress on the wrong syllable".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- She correctly placed the stress on the second syllable of the word.
- In linguistics, the placement of stress in a word can greatly affect its meaning.
- When reciting the poem, she deliberately varied the stress to emphasize different words.
- His speech therapist worked with him to correct his tendency to misplace stress in his sentences.
- Musicians learn to place the correct stress on certain beats in order to convey the desired rhythm.
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Meaning 3
Special emphasis attached to something; "the stress was more on accuracy than on speed".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 4
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense; "he suffered from fatigue and emotional tension"; "stress is a vasoconstrictor".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Prolonged exposure to noise pollution can lead to stress and decreased quality of life for nearby residents.
- High levels of stress in early childhood have been linked to later problems with cognitive and social development.
- Many workers report experiencing significant stress during performance evaluations or meetings with supervisors.
- Exercising outdoors in a park setting has been shown to reduce stress levels in some populations.
- Teachers in low-income areas may face heightened levels of stress and pressure in the classroom environment.
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Meaning 5
(physics) force that produces strain on a physical body; "the intensity of stress is expressed in units of force divided by units of area".
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Nouns denoting natural phenomena.