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feminine

presˈsjone

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Translation

pressure

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Word origin

From Latin pressio, from premere ('to press').

Origin: Latin
Root: premere
English cognates: press, pressure

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Pluralpressioni

Examples

misurato .

The doctor measured my blood pressure.

I feel a lot of pressure at work right now.

' .

The water pressure is too low.

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This word is taught in chapter 8, lesson 8: Words 762-772.