strenuousness
|stren-u-ous-ness|
C1
/ˈstrɛnjuəsnəs/
intense effort
Etymology
Etymology Information
'strenuousness' originates from English, specifically from the adjective 'strenuous' plus the suffix '-ness'.
Historical Evolution
'strenuous' comes from Latin 'strenuus' meaning 'active, vigorous', and the English noun was formed by adding the Old English-derived suffix '-ness' to create 'strenuousness'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, the root meant 'vigorous, active', but over time it evolved into the modern sense of 'requiring great effort or exertion'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of requiring great effort, energy, or exertion; vigorous or intense effort.
The strenuousness of the hike left everyone exhausted.
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