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Tension

nounid 144728·updated May 18, 2026
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a balance between and interplay of opposing elements or tendencies, especially in art or literature

polysemous

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Variants

synonym
latent hostilitystresstautnesstensenesstensity
plural
Tensions
possessive
Tension's
pluralpossessive
Tensions'

Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary6 sensesview framework →
§1
the action of stretching something tight
§2
in physics, a stress that produces an elongation of an elastic physical body
§3
feelings of hostility that are not manifest
§4
a balance between and interplay of opposing elements or tendencies, especially in art or literature
§5
in psychology, a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
§6
the physical condition of being stretched or strained
Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →
§1 · legacy_primary
a balance between and interplay of opposing elements or tendencies, especially in art or literature
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