endurance

[ en-door-uhns, -dyoor- ]

noun

1. the fact or power of enduring or bearing pain, hardships, etc.
2. the ability or strength to continue or last, especially despite fatigue, stress, or other adverse conditions; stamina:

   He has amazing physical endurance.

3. lasting quality; duration:

   His friendships have little endurance.

4. something endured, as a hardship; trial.

endurance

/ ɪnˈdjʊərəns /

noun

1. the capacity, state, or an instance of enduring
2. something endured; a hardship, strain, or privation

Word History and Origins

Origin of endurance¹

First recorded in 1485–95; endure + -ance

Synonym Study

See patience.

Example Sentences

Pre-frailty is an early stage of physical decline in older adults, marked by declining strength, decreasing endurance and slower movements.

From Science Daily

But Jones didn’t have the endurance to match, handing in his notice after a little over seven months in post.

From BBC

As he stared solemnly straight ahead at the Cenotaph, was this his own commitment to public service, duty and endurance?

From BBC

Attending Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden proved to be a feat of endurance.

From Salon

Heart’s endurance means something different than that of other rock stars still claiming the spotlight in their 70s.

From Los Angeles Times

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