Definition of strength

Strength is my word of the year for 2011.  Here's some definitions:

strength

 [strengkth, strength, strenth]

–noun

1.

the quality or state of being strong; bodily or muscularpower; vigor.

2.

mental power, force, or vigor.

3.

moral power, firmness, or courage.

4.

power by reason of influence, authority, resources, numbers,etc.

5.

number, as of personnel or ships in a force or body: aregiment with a strength of 3000.

6.

effective force, potency, or cogency, as of inducements orarguments: the strength of his plea.

7.

power of resisting force, strain, wear, etc.

8.

vigor of action, language, feeling, etc.

9.

the effective or essential properties characteristic of abeverage, chemical, or the like: The alcoholic strength ofbrandy far exceeds that of wine.

10.

a particular proportion or concentration of these properties;intensity, as of light, color, sound, flavor, or odor: coffee ofnormal strength.

11.

something or someone that gives one strength or is a sourceof power or encouragement; sustenance: The Bible was herstrength and joy.