galvanic skin response
noun
Simple meaning
A change in the electrical properties of the skin in response to stress or anxiety.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
galvanihkskihnrihspahnsSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ɡælˈvænɪkskɪnɹɪspɑns
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
A change in the electrical properties of the skin in response to stress or anxiety; can be measured either by recording the electrical resistance of the skin or by recording weak currents generated by the body
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This meaning: A change in the electrical properties of the skin in response to stress or anxiety; can be measured either by recording the electrical resistance of the skin or by recording weak currents generated by the body
Used this way, galvanic skin response is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly unfavourable pull. It sounds natural in ordinary conversation and in expressive writing alike.
- Emotional tone
- Negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Serious and weighty
- Usage feel
- Everyday but emotionally strong
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