Noun

Singular stress

Plural countable and uncountable; plural stresses

stress (countable and uncountable; plural stresses)

  1. (countable, physics) 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
  2. (countable, physics) externally applied to a body which cause internal stress within the body.
  3. (uncountable) Emotional pressure suffered by a human being or other animal.
    Go easy on him, he's been under a lot of stress lately.
  4. (uncountable, phonetics) The emphasis placed on a syllable of a word.
    Some people put the stress on the first syllable of “controversy”; others put it on the second.
  5. (uncountable) Emphasis placed on words in speaking.
  6. (uncountable) Emphasis placed on a particular point in an argument or discussion (whether spoken or written).

Synonyms

From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License.
Wed Jun 10 18:38:32 2009

It includes a state of alarm and adrenaline production, short-term resistance as a coping mechanism, and exhaustion. It refers to the inability of a human or animal body to respond. Common stress symptoms include irritability, muscular tension, inability to concentrate and a variety of physical reactions, such as headaches and elevated heart rate.

From Wikipedia under the GNU Free Documentation License
Wed Jun 10 18:39:15 2009

See also:

  • Understanding the Fundamentals of StressUnderstanding the Fundamentals of Stress
    ghr-training.com
    An article exploring the cognitive root causes of stress. Includes a self-assessment, stress reduction techniques and training programs for employers.
  • eMedicine Health StresseMedicine Health Stress
    emedicinehealth.com
    Overview of stress and its causes, symptoms, and treatment.
  • FitnessZone - StressFitnessZone - Stress
    fitnesszone.co.za
    Featuring articles on stress, healthy living and wellness. Includes links, products, services and other stress-related information.
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