sthenic

New Latin sthenicus, from Ancient Greek σθένος (sthénos, “strength”).

• (UK, US) IPA^(key): /ˈsθɛnɪk/

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• Rhymes: -ɛnɪk

sthenic (comparative more sthenic, superlative most sthenic)

1. (pathology, archaic) Characterised by nervous energy; strong; robust.
   • 1902, William James, The Varieties of Religious Experience […] ‎, London: Folio Society, published 2008, page 429:

     The resultant outcome of them is in any case what Kant calls a ‘sthenic’ affection […]

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