TENSITY

tension, tensity, tenseness, tautness

(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”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

From Latin tensus ‘tense’ + -ity. Compare intensity.

Noun

tensity (usually uncountable, plural tensities)

The quality of being tense (literally or figuratively); tension.

Source: Wiktionary


Ten"si*ty, n.

Definition: The quality or state of being tense, or strained to stiffness; tension; tenseness.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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CONCERN

(noun) a feeling of sympathy for someone or something; “She felt strong concern for those less fortunate”


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