STRENUOUS


Meaning of STRENUOUS in English

[ 'strɛnjʊəs ]

■ adjective requiring or using great exertion.

Derivatives

~ly adverb

~ness noun

Origin

C17: from L. strenuus 'brisk' + -ous .

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