Strain
/stɹeɪ̯n/
The meaning and definition of Strain, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
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Hereditary character, quality, or disposition.
“There is a strain of madness in her family.”
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A particular breed or race of animal, microbe etc.
“They say this year's flu virus is a particularly virulent strain.”
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