strenuous
[ stren-yoo-uhs ]
/ ˈstrɛn yu əs /
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adjective
characterized by vigorous exertion, as action, efforts, life, etc.: a strenuous afternoon of hunting.
demanding or requiring vigorous exertion; laborious: To think deeply is a strenuous task.
vigorous, energetic, or zealously active: a strenuous person; a strenuous intellect.
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Origin of strenuous
1590–1600; <Latin strēnuus;see -ous
synonym study for strenuous
3. See active.
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British Dictionary definitions for strenuous
strenuous
/ (ˈstrɛnjʊəs) /
adjective
requiring or involving the use of great energy or effort
characterized by great activity, effort, or endeavour
Derived forms of strenuous
strenuosity (ˌstrɛnjʊˈɒsɪtɪ) or strenuousness, nounstrenuously, adverbWord Origin for strenuous
C16: from Latin strēnuus brisk, vigorous
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