De stress
Example: Te veel stress kan leiden tot gezondheidsproblemen op lange termijn.
Definition
"De stress" refers to the physical and mental strain or tension experienced by an individual, often resulting from demanding or adverse circumstances. It can negatively impact health, especially when excessive or prolonged, as illustrated by the phrase 'Te veel stress kan leiden tot gezondheidsproblemen op lange termijn.'
Etymology
The word "de stress" originates from the English term 'stress,' which itself comes from the Latin 'strictus,' meaning tight or drawn together. It was adopted into Dutch with the same meaning related to pressure or tension, especially in medical contexts dealing with bodily or psychological strain.
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"De stress" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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