tightness
/ˈtaɪtnəs/
tight · ness
ˈtaɪt · nəs
English Definition
n. the state of being stretched or drawn tight
Significado en Español
tensión, rigidez
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự căng thẳng, sự chặt chẽ
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “tightness”:
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A
looseness
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B
tension
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C
slackness
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D
flexibility
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B — tension.
“tightness” means n. the state of being stretched or drawn tight
Common questions about “tightness”
What does “tightness” mean?
tightness — n. the state of being stretched or drawn tight. In Chinese: 紧张，紧绷.
How do you pronounce “tightness”?
tightness is pronounced /ˈtaɪtnəs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: tight · ness.
Is “tightness” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. tightness appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
