stamina

¹

[ stam-uh-nuh ]

noun

1. strength of physical constitution; power to endure disease, fatigue, privation, etc.

stamina

²

[ stam-uh-nuh ]

noun

1. a plural of stamen.

stamina

¹

/ ˈstæmɪnə /

noun

1. a plural of stamen

stamina

²

/ ˈstæmɪnə /

noun

1. enduring energy, strength, and resilience

Derived Forms

• ˈstaminal, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of stamina¹

1535–45; < Latin, plural of stāmen thread ( stamen ); i.e., the life-threads spun by the Fates

Word History and Origins

Origin of stamina¹

C19: identical with stamina ² from Latin stāmen thread, hence the threads of life spun out by the Fates, hence energy, etc

Example Sentences

Early-year concerns that the 81-year-old president lacked the stamina and verbal coherence to campaign for reelection had largely been quieted by his energetic State of the Union performance.

From Slate

And for a campaign that had focused on Biden’s age and frailty, it is now Trump whose stamina and coherence are under the microscope.

From BBC

Vice President Kamala Harris blasted former President Donald Trump for becoming “exhausted” by his campaign schedule on Friday, arguing that anyone without the stamina to run a campaign can't be an effective president.

From Salon

Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung said in a statement Friday that Trump has “more energy and more stamina than anyone in politics, and is the smartest leader this country has ever seen.”

From Los Angeles Times

“So that made me feel good. Said the stress test was really good, too. I think he used the word incredible. … Said my stamina was incredible and got stronger as it got more stressed. Back in rhythm.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• endurance
• energy
• fortitude
• grit
• resilience
• staying power
• vitality