endurance

nounattested in dialogue

United Kingdom//ɪnˈdjʊəɹəns//
United Kingdom//ɪnˈdjɔːɹəns//
United States//ɪnˈdʊɹəns//
United States//ɪnˈdɝəns//

The measure of a person's stamina or persistence.

noun

1
The measure of a person's stamina or persistence.
He has great endurance: he ran a marathon and then cycled home.
2
An ability to endure hardship.
3
The length of time that a ship's rations will supply.

Etymology

First attested in the late 15th century. From Middle French endurance, from Old French endurance. Morphologically endure + -ance.

Forms

plural: endurances

endorse · To express support or approval, especially officially or…endorsement · The act or quality of endorsing ends · The area in close proximity to one's home; neighbourhood.

endurance · The measure of a person's stamina or persistence.

endure · To continue or carry on, despite obstacles or hardships; to…enduring · Long-lasting without significant alteration; continuing…enemy · Someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the…

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