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Word: stress
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Meaning:
Noun:
- countable|physics externally applied to a body which cause internal stress within the body.
- countable|physics 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 ?
- uncountable|phonetics The emphasis placed on a syllable of a word.
- uncountable Emotional pressure suffered by a human being or other animal.
- uncountable Emphasis placed on a particular point in an argument or discussion (whether spoken or written).
- uncountable Emphasis placed on words in speaking.
Source: Wiktionary
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Verb:
- To apply emotional pressure to (a person or animal).
- To apply force to (a body or structure) causing strain.
- To emphasise (a point) in an argument or discussion.
- To emphasise (a syllable of a word).
- To emphasise (words in speaking).
Source: Wiktionary
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