Origin: Latin
suffix -ous
Strenuous has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
Adjective
Adjective
1
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
"strenuous exercise"
2
taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance
"his final, straining burst of speed"
"a strenuous task"
"your willingness after these six arduous days to remain here"
3
Having great vigour or energy; forceful.
Example Sentences
"strenuous exercise"
adjective
"his final, straining burst of speed"
adjective
"a strenuous task"
adjective
"your willingness after these six arduous days to remain here"
adjective
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