strength

Main Entry:: strength
Pronunciation:: \ˈstreŋ(k)th, ˈstren(t)th\
Function:: noun
Inflected Form(s):: plural strengths \ˈstreŋ(k)ths, ˈstren(t)ths, ˈstreŋks\
Etymology:: Middle English strengthe, from Old English strengthu; akin to Old High German strengi strong — more at strong
Date:: before 12th century

1: the quality or state of being strong : capacity for exertion or endurance2: power to resist force : solidity , toughness3: power of resisting attack : impregnability4 a: legal, logical, or moral force b: a strong attribute or inherent asset <the strengths and the weaknesses of the book are evident>5 a: degree of potency of effect or of concentration <chili peppers in varying strengths> b: intensity of light, color, sound, or odor c: vigor of expression6: force as measured in numbers : effective numbers of any body or organization <an army at full strength>7: one regarded as embodying or affording force or firmness : support <you are my love and my strength>8: maintenance of or a rising tendency in a price level : firmness of prices <the strength of the dollar>9: basis —used in the phrase on the strength of

synonyms see power

— from strength to strength

: vigorously forward : from one high point to the next

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