tautness

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the physical condition of being stretched or strained
  2. noun lack of movement or room for movement

Etymology

From taut + -ness.

In classic literature

Synonyms

tension, tensity, tenseness

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