tensioned
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈtɛnʃənd/
KK: /ˈtɛnʃənd/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that is stretched tight or under strain.
Example
The tensioned cable held the bridge securely in place.
Conversation
Have you noticed how tensioned the wires are on that old bridge?
Yeah, it's kind of scary, isn't it?
I wonder if they should reinforce it to prevent any accidents.
Definitely! It looks like it's been under a lot of strain for years.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
strained
tight
pulled
Antonyms
loose
relaxed
slack
verb
Definition
To make something tight or to put pressure on it.
Example
The engineer tensioned the cables to ensure they were secure.
Tense Forms
Past: tensioned
Past Participle: tensioned
Conversation
How did the team feel after the match yesterday?
There was a lot of tensioned energy in the air, for sure.
I can imagine! It must have been intense for the players.
Root Explanation
Tensioned → It is formed from "tension" (from Latin "tensio", meaning stretching) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a state or condition). The word "tensioned" means being in a state of being stretched or strained.
Memory Tip
Think of 'tension' as a state of being stretched, and the '-ed' shows that something is in that state. So, when something is tensioned, it is in a stretched condition.
Visually Confused Words
unpensioned
intentioned
dimensioned