- strenuosity
- noun see strenuous
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
strenuosity
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strenuosity — noun The quality or state of being strenuous. Syn: strenuousness … Wiktionary
strenuosity — stren·u·os·i·ty … English syllables
strenuosity — noun intense energy his music is characterized by a happy athleticism • Syn: ↑athleticism • Derivationally related forms: ↑strenuous • Hypernyms: ↑energy, ↑vigor, ↑vigour … Useful english dictionary
Pragmatism — • As a tendency in philosophy, signifies the insistence on usefulness or practical consequences as a test of truth. Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Pragmatism Pragmatism … Catholic encyclopedia
athleticism — noun intense energy (Freq. 1) his music is characterized by a happy athleticism • Syn: ↑strenuosity • Derivationally related forms: ↑strenuous (for: ↑strenuosity) … Useful english dictionary
strenuous — adjective Etymology: Latin strenuus Date: 1599 1. a. vigorously active ; energetic b. fervent, zealous < the proposal s most strenuous supporters > 2. marked by or calling for energy or stamina ; arduous … New Collegiate Dictionary
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strenuous — strenuously, adv. strenuousness, strenuosity /stren yooh os i tee/, n. /stren yooh euhs/, adj. 1. characterized by vigorous exertion, as action, efforts, life, etc.: a strenuous afternoon of hunting. 2. demanding or requiring vigorous exertion;… … Universalium
strenuous — adjective a) Urgent, ardent, zealous. We can achieve this god‐likeness only by unremitting and strenuous effort of the intellect. b) Requiring great exertion. Syn: earnest, eager … Wiktionary
strenuousness — noun The state or character of being strenuous; eagerness; earnestness; active zeal. Syn: strenuosity, eagerness, earnestness … Wiktionary
