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Tensed vs Tensioned - What's the difference?

tensed | tensioned |

As verbs the difference between tensed and tensioned

is that tensed is (tense) while tensioned is (tension).

As an adjective tensioned is

in tension, strained or pulled on.

tensed

English

Verb

(head)
  • (tense)
  • Anagrams

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    tense

    English

    Etymology 1

    From (etyl) tens (modern French temps), from (etyl) tempus.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (grammar) Any of the forms of a verb which distinguish when an action or state of being occurs or exists.
  • The basic tenses in English are present, past and future.
    Derived terms
    * tensal

    Verb

    (tens)
  • (grammar) To apply a tense to.
  • tensing a verb

    Etymology 2

    From (etyl) tensus, past participle of .

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Showing signs of stress or strain; not relaxed.
  • You need to relax, all this overtime and stress is making you tense .
  • Pulled taut, without any slack.
  • Derived terms
    * hypertense

    Verb

    (tens)
  • To make or become tense.
  • Anagrams

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    tensioned

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • In tension, strained or pulled on.
  • Verb

    (head)
  • (tension)