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strenuosity

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stren⋅u⋅ous

  [stren-yoo-uhs]
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–adjective
1. characterized by vigorous exertion, as action, efforts, life, etc.: a strenuous afternoon of hunting.
2. demanding or requiring vigorous exertion; laborious: To think deeply is a strenuous task.
3. vigorous, energetic, or zealously active: a strenuous person; a strenuous intellect.
Origin:
1590–1600; < L strēnuus; see -ous

Related forms:
stren⋅u⋅ous⋅ly, adverb
stren⋅u⋅ous⋅ness, stren⋅u⋅os⋅i⋅ty  [stren-yoo-os-i-tee] , noun

Synonyms:
3. forceful. See active.

Antonyms:
2. easy.
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