Stress

  • 51stress — 1. noun /stɹɛs/ a) 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 σ Go easy on him, hes been under a lot of stress lately. b)… …

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  • 52stress — {{11}}stress (n.) c.1300, hardship, adversity, force, pressure, in part a shortening of M.Fr. destresse (see DISTRESS (Cf. distress)), in part from O.Fr. estrece narrowness, oppression, from V.L. *strictia, from L. strictus compressed, pp. of… …

    Etymology dictionary

  • 53stress — Lateral Lat er*al, a. [L. lateralis, fr. latus, lateris, side: cf. F. lat[ e]ral.] 1. Of or pertaining to the sides; as, the lateral walls of a house; the lateral branches of a tree. [1913 Webster] 2. (Anat.) Lying at, or extending toward, the… …

    The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • 54stress — ● ►en n. m. ● 1. ►ELECTRON Le stress électronique est dû à la mise sous tension d un composant électronique. C est le meilleur moyen pour flinguer une carte ou un ordinateur, voilà pourquoi il ne faut pas éteindre et allumer sans arrêt sa machine …

    Dictionnaire d'informatique francophone

  • 55stress — 1. noun 1) he s under a lot of stress Syn: strain, pressure, (nervous) tension, worry, anxiety, trouble, difficulty; informal hassle 2) laying greater stress on education Syn: emphasis, importance, wei …

    Synonyms and antonyms dictionary

  • 56stress — (Voz inglesa.) ► sustantivo masculino MEDICINA Estrés, estado de tensión nerviosa debido al exceso de trabajo o de responsabilidad, que puede conllevar trastornos físicos o síquicos. IRREG. plural stress * * * stress (ingl.) m. Estrés. * * * (voz …

    Enciclopedia Universal

  • 57Stress — 1. Anspannung, Anstrengung, Beanspruchung, Belastung, Konzentration, Mühe, Strapaze; (geh.): Beschwernis, Mühsal; (ugs.): Plackerei; (abwertend): Schinderei. 2. Ärger, Schwierigkeiten; (ugs.): Brass, Knatsch, Krach, Schererei, Schlamassel,… …

    Das Wörterbuch der Synonyme

  • 58Stress — Strẹss 〈m.; Gen.: es, Pl.: e; Pl. selten〉 Belastung des Körpers durch zu lang andauernde od. ihm unangemessene Reize u. schädigende Einflüsse [Etym.: <engl. stress <distress »Not, Bedrängnis, Erschöpfung«, <lat. strictus… …

    Lexikalische Deutsches Wörterbuch

  • 59stress — n. any factor that threatens the health of the body or has an adverse effect on its functioning, such as injury, disease, or worry. The existence of one form of stress tends to diminish resistance to other forms. Constant stress brings about… …

    The new mediacal dictionary

  • 60stress —   Ko iko i, ho okālele, kālele leo, kālele mana o, kaulele, ho oko iko i.   Cf. kahakō.     Stressing, ko iko ina, ho oko iko ina.     Secondary stress in music, kaulele iki.     Diacritic marking stress, kālele leo …

    English-Hawaiian dictionary