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strain
noun (TYPE) /streɪn/Definition
› [C] a particular type or quality: A strain of puritanism runs through all her work.Conditions and characteristics › [C] an animal or plant from a particular group whose characteristics are different in some way from others of the same group: Scientists have discovered a new strain of the virus which is much more dangerous.Species and gendersCategories and varieties
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Synonyms and related words:
- -ability suffix
- -age suffix (STATE)
- -ance suffix
- -ancy suffix
- -ity suffix
- -ive suffix
- ambience noun
- character noun (QUALITY)
- complexion noun (CHARACTER)
- condition noun (STATE)
- feature noun (QUALITY)
- hallmark noun (CHARACTERISTIC)
- in the shape of sth idiom
- local colour noun
- mien noun
- nature noun (TYPE)
- respect noun (FEATURE)
- streak noun (CHARACTERISTIC)
- tenor noun (CHARACTER)
- vein noun (LAYER)
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