Stress ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Stress ( noun )

1. A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.
2. A physical or chemical force exerted on a material object.
3. Particular emphasis or importance given to something.
4. The relative emphasis or accent given to a syllable or word in speech.
5. The degree of force per unit area exerted on a body by external agents.

Origin:

Late middle english (in the sense "difficulty, adversity"): from old french estrece (noun), estrecer (verb), of germanic origin; related to old english styrican "to press, constrain".

Examples:

1. He was under a lot of stress.
2. The material was tested under stress.
3. He placed stress on the importance of education.
4. The stress in the word was on the first syllable.
5. The stress on the bridge increased during the storm.

(As a verb)

Stress ( verb )

1. A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.
2. A physical or chemical force exerted on a material object.
3. Particular emphasis or importance given to something.
4. The relative emphasis or accent given to a syllable or word in speech.
5. The degree of force per unit area exerted on a body by external agents.

Origin:

Late middle english (in the sense "difficulty, adversity"): from old french estrece (noun), estrecer (verb), of germanic origin; related to old english styrican "to press, constrain".

Examples:

1. He was under a lot of stress.
2. The material was tested under stress.
3. He placed stress on the importance of education.
4. The stress in the word was on the first syllable.
5. The stress on the bridge increased during the storm.