As an noun, is " pressure" countable or uncountable? I looked it up on the dictionary and made sure the word pressure is uncountable but in a couple of articles I had read, "pressure" is used as an

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As an noun, is " pressure" countable or uncountable? I looked it up on the dictionary and made sure the word pressure is uncountable but in a couple of articles I had read, "pressure" is used as an countable noun. - People in cities have to bear more pressures - As a human being, the main objective is to enjoy life, instead of undertaking pressures. Is the usage of pressure wrong? I'd appreciate your answer! Thank you!

8 jan. 2017 13:59

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Pressure is most often used as an uncountable noun. "I am under so much pressure right now!' However, in the examples you gave, "pressures" is used as a countable noun, because it refers to specific things that cause pressure, not the pressure itself. "New mothers experience many pressures such as lack of sleep, learning to care for their infant, and trying to find balance between work and family."

8 januari 2017

We certainly can count pressure. P.S.I. is 'pounds per square inch' This is a measurement of pressure.

8 januari 2017

'Pressure' cannot be measured or counted, but it can be used in sentences with comparison, as 'more pressure' or 'less pressure'. Also, it is a general term so no need to add 's' at the end. 'Pressures' is not wrong, but is very rarely used.

8 januari 2017