strenuousnessn.
/ˈstrɛnjuːəsnɪs/ The quality of being strenuous.
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the world > action or operation > manner of action > effort or exertion > [noun] > strenuousness
strenuity1436
intenseness1642
strenuousnessa1649
strenuosity1886
a1649 in Notes & Queries (1854) 1st Ser. 10 357 Strenuousnes must be added, if he find resistance, amongst other virtues which compleate a judge.
1727 N. Bailey Universal Etymol. Eng. Dict. II Strenuousness, Vigorousness, Earnestness, Laboriousness.
1819 Chalmers Serm. Tron Church iv. 121 The man has put forth all his strenuousness to the task of accomplishing all that he is able for.
1909 R. Law Tests of Life v. 69 This the writer maintains with unexampled strenuousness and rigour.
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