fortitude

[ fawr-ti-tood, -tyood ]
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noun
  1. mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty, adversity, danger, or temptation courageously: Never once did her fortitude waver during that long illness.

Origin of fortitude

1
First recorded 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin fortitūdō “strength, firmness, courage,” equivalent to forti(s) “strong” + -tūdō noun suffix (see -tude)

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See patience.

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British Dictionary definitions for fortitude

fortitude

/ (ˈfɔːtɪˌtjuːd) /


noun
  1. strength and firmness of mind; resolute endurance

Origin of fortitude

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C15: from Latin fortitūdō courage

Derived forms of fortitude

  • fortitudinous, adjective

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