stress
|stress|
/strɛs/
emphasis or pressure
Etymology
'stress' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'stresse,' which came from Old French 'estresse,' meaning 'narrowness' or 'oppression.'
'estresse' transformed into the Middle English word 'stresse,' and eventually became the modern English word 'stress.'
Initially, it meant 'narrowness' or 'oppression,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings related to mental strain and emphasis.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a state of mental or emotional strain resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.
She was under a lot of stress at work.
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Noun 2
the emphasis placed on a particular syllable or word in speech.
The stress is on the first syllable.
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Verb 1
to give particular emphasis or importance to a point or idea.
He stressed the importance of teamwork.
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