sthenic

[ sthen-ik ]
/ ˈsθɛn ɪk /

adjective

sturdy; heavily and strongly built.

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Origin of sthenic

First recorded in 1780–90; extracted from asthenic

Words nearby sthenic

stg., stge, stge., sth, sthenia, sthenic, stheno, sti, stibial, stibialism, stibine
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British Dictionary definitions for sthenic

sthenic
/ (ˈsθɛnɪk) /

adjective

abounding in energy or bodily strength; active or strong

Word Origin for sthenic

C18: from New Latin sthenicus, from Greek sthenos force, on the model of asthenic
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Medical definitions for sthenic

sthenic
[ sthĕn′ĭk ]

adj.

Strong; active.
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