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strenuousness

/ˈstrɛnjuəsnəs/
stren · u · ous · ness
Adverb:strenuously
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Adjective:strenuous
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strenuousness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or state of requiring or involving great physical or mental effort, energy, or exertion.

Example

"The sheer strenuousness of the high-altitude trek left even the most experienced mountaineers exhausted by nightfall."

2

Energetic, zealous, or determined vigor in pursuing an action, cause, or argument.

Example

"She defended the environmental policy with a strenuousness that convinced several undecided committee members."

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• Rhymes for strenuousness

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'strenuous' (borrowed from Latin 'strenuus', meaning 'brisk, active, or vigorous') combined with the native English noun-forming suffix '-ness'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Strenuousness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/strenuousness
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