Where does “unstrenuous” come from?
unstrenuous (English) comes from English strenuous, from Latin strēnuus, from Proto-Indo-European (s)treg- — rigid, stiff; to be stiff, rigid, strong.
unstrenuous (English): Not strenuous
Definitions
- Not strenuous
Ancestry of “unstrenuous”, step by step
unstrenuous traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English strenuous
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | strenuous | Having great vigour or energy; forceful;... |
| 2 | Latin | strēnuus | brisk, nimble, quick, prompt, active |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | (s)treg- | rigid, stiff; to be stiff, rigid, strong |
via English un
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | un | One |