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Etymology

1. tension

noun. ['ˈtɛnʃən'] (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense.

Etymology

  • tension (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
  • tensionem (Latin)

Rhymes with High Tension

  • misapprehension
  • comprehension
  • condescension
  • reinvention
  • hypotension
  • hypertension
  • apprehension
  • suspension
  • prevention
  • pretension
  • extension
  • convention
  • contention
  • retention
  • laurentian
  • invention
  • dissension
  • dimension
  • detention
  • attention
  • ascension
  • pension
  • mention
  • henschen
  • gentian

2. tension

noun. ['ˈtɛnʃən'] the physical condition of being stretched or strained.

Etymology

  • tension (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
  • tensionem (Latin)

3. tension

noun. ['ˈtɛnʃən'] a balance between and interplay of opposing elements or tendencies (especially in art or literature).

Antonyms

Etymology

  • tension (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
  • tensionem (Latin)

4. tension

noun. ['ˈtɛnʃən'] (physics) a stress that produces an elongation of an elastic physical body.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • tension (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
  • tensionem (Latin)

5. high

adjective. ['ˈhaɪ'] greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount.

Etymology

  • high (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • hiȝe (Middle English (1100-1500))

6. high

adjective. ['ˈhaɪ'] (literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like `knee-high').

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Etymology

  • high (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • hiȝe (Middle English (1100-1500))

7. high

adverb. ['ˈhaɪ'] at a great altitude.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • high (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • hiȝe (Middle English (1100-1500))

8. high

adjective. ['ˈhaɪ'] standing above others in quality or position.

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Antonyms

Etymology

  • high (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • hiȝe (Middle English (1100-1500))

9. high

adjective. ['ˈhaɪ'] used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency.

Etymology

  • high (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • hiȝe (Middle English (1100-1500))

10. high

noun. ['ˈhaɪ'] a lofty level or position or degree.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • high (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • hiȝe (Middle English (1100-1500))