tensionregulation

noun

UK /ˈtɛnʃən ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/

US /ˈtɛnʃən ˌrɛɡjəˈleɪʃən/

The way your body and mind keep calm and balanced when things feel stressful.

Deep breathing helps with tensionregulation during a scary test.

SYNONYMS

stress control calm management relaxation control emotional balance stress regulation

RELATED WORDS

breathing mindfulness relaxation coping self-control

OTHER MEANINGS

2. In engineering, the process of keeping a rope, cable, or spring at the right tightness.

The bridge uses tensionregulation to stay safe in strong winds.

3. In music, adjusting how tight a string is so it plays the right note.

Tensionregulation on the guitar keeps every string in tune.

4. In biology, how muscles control their tightness to move smoothly.

Tensionregulation lets your muscles relax after you lift something heavy.