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Synonyms & Similar Words
stamina
fortitude
resilience
persistence
perseverance
tolerance
patience
tenacity
grit
determination
resolve
hardiness
toughness
strength
robustness
vigor
vitality
staying power
longevity
sustainability
survivability
durability
stability
firmness
steadfastness
constancy
steadiness
stability
solidity
soundness
ruggedness
hardness
Meaning of Endurance
The ability to withstand difficult or unpleasant situations, or to cope with pain or fatigue.
Definitions
- The capacity to withstand or recover from difficult conditions or unpleasant experiences
- * The act or process of withstanding or persevering in the face of adversity or hardship
Etymology of Endurance
The word "endurance" comes from the Old French word "endurer", which is derived from the Latin words "in" (meaning "in" or "on") and "durare" (meaning "to last" or "to endure")
Historically, the word has been used to describe the ability to withstand physical or mental hardship, and has been associated with virtues such as patience, perseverance, and resilience
Example Uses
- The athlete's endurance allowed her to complete the marathon in record time
- * The team's endurance was tested as they worked long hours to meet the project deadline
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
weakness
frailty
fragility
vulnerability
susceptibility
delicacy
daintiness
faintness
feebleness
powerlessness
helplessness
impotence
ineffectiveness
ineptness
incapability
fragileness
tenderness
sensitiveness
irritability
intolerance