Plural of tension
regular plural
The plural of tension is tensions.
Forms of tension
| Singular | tension /ˈtɛnʃən/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | tensions |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Tensions in a sentence
- My tensions with Eric over his alleged past actions have been fully resolved.
- Tensions between the two countries have relaxed somewhat in recent weeks.From the entry relax
- Reports indicate that tensions have flared up in the Middle East again.From the entry flare up
- A nuclear apocalypse would have been possible if tensions went out of control during the Cuban Missile Crisis.From the entry apocalypse
- Their contravention of the treaty increased international tensions.From the entry contravention
Meaning of tension
- noun The condition of being held in a state between two or more forces, which are acting in opposition to each other.
- noun A psychological state of being tense.
- noun A feeling of nervousness, excitement, or fear that is created in a movie, book, etc.; suspense.
Questions about the plural of tension
- What is the plural of tension?
- The plural of tension is tensions.
- Is tension countable?
- Tension is a countable and uncountable noun.
Source and license
Adapted from Wiktionary: tension (page history and authors) and the entries of its forms. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws left out forms marked obsolete, archaic, rare or dialectal and added the examples. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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