Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ten-shuh n]
- /ˈtɛn ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ten-shuh n]
- /ˈtɛn ʃən/
Definitions of overtension word
- noun overtension the act of stretching or straining. 1
- noun overtension the state of being stretched or strained. 1
- noun overtension mental or emotional strain; intense, suppressed suspense, anxiety, or excitement. 1
- noun overtension a strained relationship between individuals, groups, nations, etc. 1
- noun overtension (not in current use) pressure, especially of a vapor. 1
- noun overtension Mechanics. the longitudinal deformation of an elastic body that results in its elongation. the force producing such deformation. 1
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Origin of overtension
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Latin tēnsiōn- (stem of tēnsiō) a stretching. See tense1, -ion
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Parts of speech for Overtension
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
overtension popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
overtension usage trend in Literature
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