metasthenic

metasthenic
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Etymology: meta- + Greek sthenos strength + English -ic — more at asthen-
: strong in the hinder part of the body

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metasthenic, metastibnite
see meta- 3, 7 a.

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  • metasthenic — meta·sthenic …   English syllables

  • metasthenic —   a. having strong hindquarters …   Dictionary of difficult words

  • metastibnite — metasthenic, metastibnite see meta 3, 7 a …   Useful english dictionary

  • prosthenic — prosthenic, a. (n.) (prəʊsˈθɛnɪk) [f. Gr. πρό (pro 2 2) + σθένος strength + ic.] Having preponderance of strength in the anterior limbs or part of the body. n. pl. Ent. Insects so characterized. Dana [see metasthenic in meta 3] …   Useful english dictionary

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