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Synonyms & Similar Words
endurance
energy
strength
vitality
fortitude
resilience
robustness
hardiness
toughness
vigor
potency
power
might
brawn
grit
mettle
willpower
determination
persistence
perseverance
tenacity
staying power
resistance
immunity
capability
capacity
vigor
dynamism
liveliness
spirit
drive
push
determination
grittiness
pluck
guts
spunk
moxie
backbone
fortitude
resilience
buoyancy
vitality
virility
potency
athleticism
sportiness
agility
quickness
speed
nimbleness
suppleness
flexibility
Meaning of Stamina
The primary meaning of the word "Stamina" refers to the physical or mental energy needed to withstand or recover from effort, hardship, or stress.
Definitions
- The mental or physical energy needed to continue doing something over a long period
- * The ability to withstand or recover from fatigue, illness, or hardship
- * The energy, strength, or vitality that enables someone to withstand physical or mental strain
Etymology of Stamina
The word "Stamina" originates from the Latin word "stamen," meaning thread or warp, which later referred to the thread-like fibers of plants, and eventually came to describe the vital or essential part of something, including physical or mental energy.
Historically, the term has been used in various contexts, including medicine, sports, and psychology, to describe an individual's ability to endure or withstand physical or mental strain.
Example Uses
- She has the stamina to run a marathon without getting tired.
- * The team's stamina and determination helped them win the championship.
- * After a few weeks of exercise, he noticed an improvement in his stamina.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
weakness
frailty
fragility
delicacy
daintiness
languor
lethargy
listlessness
lassitude
fatigue
exhaustion
tiredness
weariness
debility
feebleness
infirmity
enervation
enfeeblement
decrepitude
senility
impotence
powerlessness
helplessness
ineptness
incompetence
ineffectiveness
futility