tension-n
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: tension
sense: 14025966-n
part of speech: noun

14025966-n
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: a balance between and interplay of opposing elements or tendencies (especially in art or literature)
example: there is a tension created between narrative time and movie time
example: there is a tension between these approaches to understanding history
ili: i110521
lexfile: noun.state
part of speech: noun
domain topic: 00935235-n
domain topic: 06376048-n
hypernym: 14025764-n