pre-tension
|pre-ten-sion|
B2
/priːˈtɛnʃən/
apply tension before use
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-tension' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'tension' from Latin 'tensio', meaning 'stretching'.
Historical Evolution
'tensio' transformed into the Old French word 'tension', and eventually became the modern English word 'tension'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'stretching', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'applying tension before use'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of applying tension to a material before it is subjected to a load or stress.
The pre-tension of the cables ensures the bridge's stability.
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Last updated: 2025/07/08 06:36