strenuousness

stren·u·ous

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [stren-yoo-uh s]
- /ˈstrɛn yu əs/
- /ˈstre.njʊə.snəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stren-yoo-uh s]
- /ˈstrɛn yu əs/

Definitions of strenuousness word

adjective strenuousness characterized by vigorous exertion, as action, efforts, life, etc.: a strenuous afternoon of hunting. 1
adjective strenuousness demanding or requiring vigorous exertion; laborious: To think deeply is a strenuous task. 1
adjective strenuousness vigorous, energetic, or zealously active: a strenuous person; a strenuous intellect. 1

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Origin of strenuousness

First appearance:

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

1590-1600; < Latin strēnuus; see -ous

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Parts of speech for Strenuousness

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Strenuousness

strenuousness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for strenuousness

noun strenuousness

arduousness — requiring great exertion; laborious; difficult: an arduous undertaking.
difficulty — the fact or condition of being difficult.
laboriousness — requiring much work, exertion, or perseverance: a laborious undertaking.
might — physical strength: He swung with all his might.
forcibleness — The quality of being forcible.

All 7 Synonyms of strenuousness

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