Dictionary Check: stress
"stress" is a valid word!
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Definition
noun
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
Example:
"he put the stress on the wrong syllable"
noun
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
Example:
"he suffered from fatigue and emotional tension"
noun
special emphasis attached to something
Example:
"the stress was more on accuracy than on speed"
noun
difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension
Example:
"she endured the stresses and strains of life"
noun
(physics) force that produces strain on a physical body
Example:
"the intensity of stress is expressed in units of force divided by units of area"
verb
to stress, single out as important
Example:
"Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet"
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