stress
- Noun. (context, countable) The internal distribution of force per unit area (pressure) within a body reacting to applied forces which causes strain or deformation and is typically symbolised by σ.
- Noun. (context, countable) externally applied to a body which cause internal stress within the body.
- Noun. (uncountable) Emotional pressure suffered by a human being or other animal.
- Noun. (context, uncountable) The emphasis placed on a syllable of a word.
- Noun. (uncountable) Emphasis placed on words in speaking.
- Noun. (uncountable) Emphasis placed on a particular point in an argument or discussion (whether spoken or written).
- Verb. To apply force to (a body or structure) causing strain.
- Verb. To apply emotional pressure to (a person or animal).
- Verb. (informal) To suffer stress; to worry or be agitated.
- Verb. To emphasise (a syllable of a word).
- Verb. To emphasise (words in speaking).
- Verb. To emphasise (a point) in an argument or discussion.
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