strength
Cross references:
1. power
strength \'stren(k)th\ \'stren(k)s, 'stren(k)ths\ n or strengths [ME
strengthe, fr. OE strengthu; akin to OHG strengi strong -] plm more at
STRONG 1: the quality or state of being strong : capacity for exertion or
endura nce 2: power to resist force : SOLIDITY, TOUGHNESS 3: power of
resisting attack : IMPREGNABILITY 4: legal, logical, or moral force 5a:
degree of potency of effect or of concentration 5b: intensity of light,
color, sound, or odor 5c: vigor of expression 6: force as measured in
numbers : effective numbers of any body or organi zation {army at full ~}
7: one regarded as embodying or affording force or firmness : SUPPORT)M 8:
maintenance of or a rising tendency in a price level : firmness of pri ces