C1 adjective Formell

hypertency

/ˌhaɪpərˈtɛnsi/

Referring to a state of extreme psychological or physical tension, often characterized by over-reactivity or excessive internal pressure. It is typically used in specialized or academic contexts to describe a system, individual, or atmosphere that is stretched beyond normal limits.

Beispiele

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The hypertency atmosphere in the boardroom made it difficult for anyone to suggest a compromise.

The extremely tense atmosphere in the boardroom made it hard for anyone to propose a compromise.

2

Clinical studies often examine the hypertency response of blood vessels under chronic stress.

Clinical studies often look at the high-pressure response of blood vessels under long-term stress.

3

Her hypertency reaction to the minor delay suggested she was already having a very bad day.

Her over-reactive and tense response to the small delay suggested she was already having a bad day.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
hypertension
Verb
hypertense
Adverb
hypertently
Adjektiv
hypertency
Verwandt
hypertonicity
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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'hyper' (over) 'tendency' (tency) to be stressed or under pressure.

Schnelles Quiz

The ____ nature of the financial market during the crisis led to rapid price fluctuations and panic selling.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: hypertency

Beispiele

1

The hypertency atmosphere in the boardroom made it difficult for anyone to suggest a compromise.

business

The extremely tense atmosphere in the boardroom made it hard for anyone to propose a compromise.

2

Clinical studies often examine the hypertency response of blood vessels under chronic stress.

academic

Clinical studies often look at the high-pressure response of blood vessels under long-term stress.

3

Her hypertency reaction to the minor delay suggested she was already having a very bad day.

everyday

Her over-reactive and tense response to the small delay suggested she was already having a bad day.

4

The report detailed a hypertency state within the local ecosystem due to the sudden influx of predators.

formal

The report described a state of high tension within the local ecosystem because of the sudden arrival of predators.

5

Don't get all hypertency just because the internet is a little slow today.

informal

Don't get so stressed and tense just because the internet is a bit slow today.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
hypertension
Verb
hypertense
Adverb
hypertently
Adjektiv
hypertency
Verwandt
hypertonicity

Häufige Kollokationen

hypertency state a condition of extreme tension
hypertency reaction an over-stressed or high-pressure response
hypertency environment a high-stress or high-pressure setting
exhibit hypertency to show signs of being over-pressured
chronic hypertency long-term excessive tension

Häufige Phrasen

in a hypertency state

in a condition of being over-extended or high-pressured

hypertency-driven

motivated or caused by high levels of tension

reach hypertency

to arrive at a point of maximum pressure or tension

Wird oft verwechselt mit

hypertency vs hypertension

Hypertension is the noun specifically referring to high blood pressure, while hypertency is the adjective describing the state of tension.

hypertency vs hypotency

Hypotency refers to an abnormally low state of tension or pressure, the exact opposite of hypertency.

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Nutzungshinweise

This term is an advanced, specialized adjective. It is primarily used in academic or test-specific English to describe states of being over-stretched or under high pressure, appearing less frequently than the standard medical term 'hypertensive'.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often mistake this word for a noun because of the '-ency' suffix; ensure it is used to modify a noun rather than as a subject or object.

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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'hyper' (over) 'tendency' (tency) to be stressed or under pressure.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Greek 'hyper' (over, above) and the Latin 'tendere' (to stretch), combined with the suffix '-cy' to denote a state or quality.

Grammatikmuster

Primarily used as an attributive adjective before a noun Rarely used in comparative or superlative forms Functions to describe physiological or atmospheric states

Schnelles Quiz

The ____ nature of the financial market during the crisis led to rapid price fluctuations and panic selling.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: hypertency

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