strength

[[t]strɛŋkθ, strɛŋθ, strɛnθ[/t]]

n.

1) the quality or state of being strong; physical power; vigor

2) intellectual or moral force

3) power by reason of influence, authority, or resources

4) the full force in numbers of an organization or body

5) effective force or cogency:

the strength of his plea[/ex]

6) mec power of resistance

7) vigor of action, language, feeling, etc

8) degree of concentration; intensity, as of light, color, sound, flavor, or odor

9) a strong or valuable attribute:

He was asked to list his strengths and weaknesses[/ex]

10) a source of power or encouragement; sustenance:

The Bible was her strength and joy[/ex]

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- on the strength of

Etymology: bef. 900; ME strengthe, OE strengthu; see strong, -th I