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Stress Relief

/strɛs rɪˈliːf/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    The reduction or elimination of stress.

    "Meditation is a popular method for achieving stress-relief."
  2. 2

    Activities or techniques used to alleviate stress.

    "Yoga and deep breathing exercises are effective stress-relief techniques."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'stress' originates from the Latin word 'stringere', meaning 'to draw tight', which evolved in the 20th century to refer to psychological pressure. 'Relief' comes from the Latin 'relevare', meaning 'to raise up', which has been used since the 14th century to denote alleviation of burdens.

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