sthenic
English
Etymology
Modern Latin sthenicus, from Ancient Greek σθένος (sthénos, “strength”).
Pronunciation
- (UK, US) IPA(key): /ˈsθɛnɪk/
- Rhymes: -ɛnɪk
Adjective
sthenic (comparative more sthenic, superlative most sthenic)
- (pathology, archaic) Characterised by nervous energy; strong; robust.
- 1902, William James, The Varieties of Religious Experience, Folio Society 2008, p. 429:
- The resultant outcome of them is in any case what Kant calls a ‘sthenic’ affection […]
- 1902, William James, The Varieties of Religious Experience, Folio Society 2008, p. 429:
Related terms
- sthenia
Anagrams
- Tinches, ethnics, nichest, nitches