stressing

noun

(physics) force that produces strain on a physical body

difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension

special emphasis attached to something

(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense

the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)

verb

test the limits of

put stress on

to stress, single out as important

Roots

stringerestress- · Latin · draw tight

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The word stressing breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root stress-, from Latin stringere (“draw tight”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.