strainless

strain

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [streyn]
- /streɪn/
- /ˈstreɪnləs /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [streyn]
- /streɪn/

Definitions of strainless word

verb with object strainless to draw tight or taut, especially to the utmost tension; stretch to the full: to strain a rope. 1
verb with object strainless to exert to the utmost: to strain one's ears to catch a sound. 1
verb with object strainless to impair, injure, or weaken (a muscle, tendon, etc.) by stretching or overexertion. 1
verb with object strainless to cause mechanical deformation in (a body or structure) as the result of stress. 1
verb with object strainless to stretch beyond the proper point or limit: to strain the meaning of a word. 1
verb with object strainless to make excessive demands upon: to strain one's luck; to strain one's resources. 1

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Origin of strainless

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English streinen (v.) < Old French estrein-, stem of estreindre to press tightly, grip < Latin stringere to bind, tie, draw tight. See stringent

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Parts of speech for Strainless

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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strainless popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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