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strenuosity|strɛnjuːˈɒsɪtɪ| [f. strenuous a.: see -ous and -ity.] Strenuousness (somewhat disparaging in use).
1886Academy 30 Jan. 73/1 The author..may be reminded that strenuosity in style is not quite the same thing as strength, and recommended to be sparing of quotations [etc.]. 1904Morning Post 18 Apr. 9/1 In every place he [Roosevelt] has filled,..he has displayed that strenuosity which must always be associated with his name. 1915E. V. Lucas In Gentlest Germany ix. 70 The watchword of the nation [Germany] is strenuosity. |