high-strength
|high-strength|
/haɪ ˈstrɛŋθ/
very strong
Etymology
'high-strength' originates from English, a compound of 'high' and 'strength'; 'high' comes from Old English 'heah' and 'strength' from Old English 'strengðu'.
'high' changed from Old English word 'heah' into Middle English 'high' and eventually became modern English 'high'; 'strength' changed from Old English 'strengðu' to Middle English 'strengthe' and then to modern English 'strength', and the compound 'high-strength' arose in modern technical usage by combining the two words.
Initially, 'high' meant 'tall' or 'lofty' and 'strength' meant 'physical power'; over time the compound came to be used in technical and engineering contexts to mean 'having a high level of strength' or 'suitable for high-stress applications'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of having high strength (used as a noun phrase, especially in technical contexts).
High-strength is required for these load-bearing components.
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Adjective 1
having or designed to have a high level of strength; capable of withstanding large forces or loads (often used about materials, components, or products).
The company developed a new high-strength alloy for aerospace applications.
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Last updated: 2025/11/08 17:41