tenseness
|tense-ness|
B2
/ˈtɛnsnəs/
(tense)
tight or time-related
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tenseness' originates from the word 'tense', which comes from the Latin word 'tensus', the past participle of 'tendere', meaning 'to stretch'.
Historical Evolution
'tensus' transformed into the Old French word 'tens', and eventually became the modern English word 'tense'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to stretch or extend', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'being in a state of mental or physical strain'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state of being tense; a condition of mental or physical strain or stress.
The tenseness in the room was palpable as the results were announced.
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Last updated: 2025/02/05 23:06