strength

strength
noun (plural strengths) Etymology: Middle English strengthe, from Old English strengthu; akin to Old High German strengi strong — more at strong Date: before 12th century 1. the quality or state of being strong ; capacity for exertion or endurance 2. power to resist force ; solidity, toughness 3. power of resisting attack ; impregnability 4. a. legal, logical, or moral force b. a strong attribute or inherent asset <
the strengths and the weaknesses of the book are evident
>
5. a. degree of potency of effect or of concentration <
chili peppers in varying strengths
>
b. intensity of light, color, sound, or odor c. vigor of expression 6. force as measured in numbers ; effective numbers of any body or organization <
an army at full strength
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7. one regarded as embodying or affording force or firmness ; support <
you are my love and my strength
>
8. maintenance of or a rising tendency in a price level ; firmness of prices <
the strength of the dollar
>
9. basis — used in the phrase on the strength of Synonyms: see power

New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.

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