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'''Strength''' is the power to resist force. It can be used in the context as being physical, such as the force in a [[person]] or [[animal]]s [[muscles]]. And could also be used as meaning superhuman strength which is a creature being stronger than normally possible. They are frequently used in [[comic book]]s and [[video]] games. | '''Strength''' is the power to resist force. It can be used in the context as being physical, such as the force in a [[person]] or [[animal]]s [[muscles]]. And could also be used as meaning superhuman strength which is a creature being stronger than normally possible. They are frequently used in [[comic book]]s and [[video]] games. | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | Strength also means "the power to induce the taking of a course of action or the embracing of a point of view by means of argument or entreaty" (e.g. 'The strength of his argument settled the matter')<ref>[http://www.visualthesaurus.com/ Visual Thesaurus]</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 09:44, March 7, 2009
Strength is the power to resist force. It can be used in the context as being physical, such as the force in a person or animals muscles. And could also be used as meaning superhuman strength which is a creature being stronger than normally possible. They are frequently used in comic books and video games.
Strength also means "the power to induce the taking of a course of action or the embracing of a point of view by means of argument or entreaty" (e.g. 'The strength of his argument settled the matter')[1]