strenuum

Strenuum is the neuter singular form of the Latin adjective strenuus, which conveys vigor, readiness, and strenuous effort. In classical Latin, strenuus describes people, actions, or things associated with energy and endurance, and strenuum agrees with neuter nouns in gender and case. The form is commonly found in predicative constructions, especially with neuter nouns such as opus (work) or negotium (task).

Etymology and form: Strenuus is attested in Latin from antiquity, and its precise linguistic origins are uncertain. It is generally linked to the broader sense of active exertion. The neuter strenuum appears when modifying neuter nouns or used in predicate position, for example opus strenuum est, meaning “the work is strenuous.” The English cognate strenuous ultimately derives from the same Latin root through later borrowing.

Usage: Strenuum occurs primarily in Latin grammar, texts illustrating adjective agreement, and phrases that emphasize diligence or exertion. It is uncommon in everyday prose but appears in grammars, dictionaries, and quotation collections to demonstrate neuter adjective agreement and predicate usage. Example: Opus strenuum est (“The work is strenuous”).

See also: Strenuus, Latin adjective; Latin grammar; Latin vocabulary; Cognates of strenuous.

Note: Strenuum is not a separate lexical entry beyond its role as the neuter form of strenuus; it functions as an inflected form rather than a distinct term.