Formal Definition
If λ is any ordinal, κ is λ-strong means that κ is a cardinal number and there exists an elementary embedding j from the universe V into a transitive inner model M with critical point κ and
That is, M agrees with V on an initial segment. Then κ is strong means that it is λ-strong for all ordinals λ.
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