strength
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• noun
The quality or state of being physically strong; the capacity of a person, animal, or object to exert force or withstand great pressure, weight, or strain.
"Years of regular swimming and rowing had built up her upper-body strength."
The emotional, mental, or moral resilience required to cope with difficult situations, adversity, or temptation.
"It took immense inner strength for the family to rebuild their lives after the devastating flood."
A beneficial quality, attribute, or skill that gives a person, organization, or thing an advantage or makes it effective.
"Her greatest strength as a project manager is her ability to communicate clearly across different departments."
The degree of intensity, concentration, or potency of a substance, force, feeling, or belief (such as a chemical solution, beverage, wind, or argument).
"The pharmacist carefully verified the strength of the prescribed medication before dispensing it."
The total number of people present or required in a group, workforce, or organization.
"With several employees out sick with the flu, the customer service team was operating below full strength."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'strengþu', meaning bodily power, force, or vigor, derived from Proto-Germanic '*strangitho', an abstract noun formed from the adjective '*strangaz' (strong) with the state-forming suffix '*-itho'.