English Explanatory Dictionary

endurance

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The measure of a person's stamina or persistence.
  2. An ability to endure hardship.
  3. The length of time that a ship's rations will supply.

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈdjʊəɹəns/ /ɪnˈdjɔːɹəns/ /ɪnˈdʊɹəns/ /ɪnˈdɝəns/ en-us-endurance.ogg

Word forms

endurance endurances enduraunce indurance induraunce

Etymology

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

Synonyms

thole staying power

Related words

endura enduration endure

Derived words

endurance art muscular endurance nonendurance superendurance
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