Meaning ofstrainin English

Noun

1. exertion beyond normal limits; tension
2. injury from excessive effort (e.g. sprain)
3. hereditary quality or trait
   The new breed of dog has a strain of intelligence that makes them easy to train.
4. state of being stretched or pulled
   The rope was under a lot of strain from the heavy weight it was carrying.
5. a natural tendency or inclination
   She has a strain of creativity that helps her in art.
6. a recurring theme or musical phrase; a poetic style
   The composer incorporated a beautiful strain into the melody.
7. a breed or type of animal (or microbe)
   The scientist studied a new strain of bacteria in the lab.
8. a self-contained musical section
   The symphony featured a haunting strain that repeated throughout.
9. a microbe variety (biological)
   The researcher isolated a new strain of virus in the laboratory.
10. an inherited quality; disposition
    The athlete's strain of competitiveness drove her to win the championship.
11. a musical note or movement; song
    The orchestra played a beautiful strain during the concert.
12. a rare type or sort (of person)
    She was a unique strain of entrepreneur, always taking risks and innovating.
13. a measure of deformation in an object's shape or size
    The engineer calculated the strain on the bridge to ensure its stability.