Sthenic

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈsθɛnɪk/
• Rhymes: -É›nɪk

Origin

Modern Latin sthenicus, from Ancient Greek σθένος ("strength").

Full definition of sthenic

Adjective

1. (pathology, archaic) Characterised by nervous energy.
• 1902, William James, The Varieties of Religious Experience, Folio Society 2008, p. 429:The resultant outcome of them is in any case what Kant calls a ‘sthenic’ affection ....

Related terms

• sthenia

Anagrams

• ethnics