Stress
Part of speech: noun
Definition: 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 externally applied to a body which cause internal stress within the body. Emotional pressure suffered by a human being or other animal. The emphasis placed on a syllable of a word. Emphasis placed on words in speaking. Emphasis placed on a particular point in an argument or discussion (whether spoken or written).
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To apply force to (a body or structure) causing strain. To apply emotional pressure to (a person or animal). To emphasise (a syllable of a word). To emphasise (words in speaking). To emphasise (a point) in an argument or discussion.
Example sentence: Letting go helps us to to live in a more peaceful state of mind and helps restore our balance. It allows others to be responsible for themselves and for us to take our hands off situations that do not belong to us. This frees us from unnecessary stress.
Strain
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Treasure.The blood-vessel in the yolk of an egg.Race; lineage, pedigree.a tune, melodyA particular breed or race of animal, microbe etc.Hereditary character, quality, or disposition.A kind or sort (of person etc.).The amount by which a material deforms under stress or force, given as a ratio of the deformation to the initial dimension of the material and typically symbolised by ε is termed the engineering strain. The true strain is defined as the natural logarithm of the ratio of the final dimension to the initial dimension.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To exert or struggle (to do something), especially to stretch too far.To apply a force or forces toTo tighten the strings of a musical instrument; to uplift one's voiceTo separate solid from liquid by passing through a strainer or colander
Example sentence: I like to always remind my dancers about ways to avoid injury. One of the basic ways to avoid injury is to always make sure to stretch and warm up your body. This will loosen up your muscles, which will help to avoid common strain injuries such as shin splints and ankle strains.