STHENIC


Meaning of STHENIC in English

ˈsthenik, -nēk adjective

Etymology: New Latin sthenicus, from Greek sthenos strength, force + Latin -icus -ic; perhaps akin to Sanskrit saghnoti he takes upon himself, is a match for

1. : marked by excessive vitality or nervous energy : active , strong

sthenic fever

2. : indicative of strength and vigor

the sthenic personality type

3. : pyknic

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