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Tension
- noun - (physics) a stress that produces an elongation of an elastic physical body; "the direction of maximum tension moves asymptotically toward the direction of the shear"
- (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense; "he suffered from fatigue and emotional tension"; "stress is a vasoconstrictor"
- a balance between and interplay of opposing elements or tendencies (especially in art or literature); "there is a tension created between narrative time and movie time"; "there is a tension between these approaches to understanding history"
- feelings of hostility that are not manifest; "he could sense her latent hostility to him"; "the diplomats' first concern was to reduce international tensions"
- the action of stretching something tight; "tension holds the belt in the pulleys"
- the physical condition of being stretched or strained; "it places great tension on the leg muscles"; "he could feel the tenseness of her body"
Tensity
- noun - the physical condition of being stretched or strained; "it places great tension on the leg muscles"; "he could feel the tenseness of her body"
Tensive
- - Giving the sensation of tension, stiffness, or contraction.
Tensors
- noun - a generalization of the concept of a vector
- any of several muscles that cause an attached structure to become tense or firm
Tersely
- adverb - Briefly, curtly.
- in a short and concise manner; "a particular bird, exactly and tersely described in the book of birds"
Tersest
- unknown - sparing in the use of words; abrupt
Tessera
- noun - a small square tile of stone or glass used in making mosaics
Theseus
- noun - (Greek mythology) a hero and king of Athens who was noted for his many great deeds: killed Procrustes and the Minotaur and defeated the Amazons and united Attica
Thespis
- noun - Greek poet who is said to have originated Greek tragedy (sixth century BC)