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sthenic

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK, US: /ˈsθɛnɪk/
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  • rhymes with -ɛnɪk

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adj

Meaning 1

Characterized by nervous energy; robust, strong.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic

Topics: medicine, pathology, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From New Latin sthenicus, from Ancient Greek σθένος (sthénos, “strength”).

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: sthenisch — characterized by nervous energy — see also robust, strong