Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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tenseness | Yes | No | No | No |
tonicity | Yes | No | No | No |
tenseness (noun) | tonicity (noun) |
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the physical condition of being stretched or strained | the elastic tension of living muscles, arteries, etc. that facilitate response to stimuli |
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense |