Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Tensioned.
Tensioned - as a noun
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
Example: "He suffered from fatigue and emotional tension"
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The physical condition of being stretched or strained
Example: "It places great tension on the leg muscles"
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A balance between and interplay of opposing elements or tendencies (especially in art or literature)
Example: "There is a tension created between narrative time and movie time"
(physics) a stress that produces an elongation of an elastic physical body
Example: "The direction of maximum tension moves asymptotically toward the direction of the shear"
Feelings of hostility that are not manifest
Example: "He could sense her latent hostility to him"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
The action of stretching something tight
Example: "Tension holds the belt in the pulleys"
Tensioned - as a verb
To place an object in tension, to pull or place strain on.
Example: "We tensioned the cable until it snapped."
Tensioned - as an adjective
In tension; strained or pulled on.
Example Sentences
"The contractor tensioned the cables before installing the suspension bridge."
"She tensioned the strings of her guitar before the performance."
"The weightlifter tensioned his muscles before attempting the lift."
"The athlete tensioned the bowstring of her bow before shooting the arrow."
"The engineer tensioned the wires to support the heavy load."
Word Game Points
Is TENSIONED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tensioned is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TENSIONED has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is TENSIONED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tensioned is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTENSIONED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is TENSIONED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tensioned is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTENSIONED has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.