- metasthenic
- meta·sthenic
English syllables. 2014.
metasthenic
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metasthenic — | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ at meta +|sthenik, thēn adjective Etymology: meta + Greek sthenos strength + English ic more at asthen : strong in the hinder part of the body * * * metasthenic, metastibnite see meta 3, 7 a … Useful english dictionary
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
