endurance
Americannoun
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the fact or power of enduring or bearing pain, hardships, etc.
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the ability or strength to continue or last, especially despite fatigue, stress, or other adverse conditions; stamina.
He has amazing physical endurance.
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lasting quality; duration.
His friendships have little endurance.
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something endured, as a hardship; trial.
noun
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the capacity, state, or an instance of enduring
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something endured; a hardship, strain, or privation
Related Words
See patience.
Etymology
Origin of endurance
Example Sentences
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"These negotiations don't even give us any hope for the better. Our only hope is in the endurance of our people," another resident, Iryna Berehova, 48, said.
From Barron's
Satellite images indicate China is researching a nuclear propulsion system for a large warship, analysts say, that would give its aircraft carriers a range and endurance comparable to America’s.
If the Rams had his resilience and endurance, they would never lose.
From Los Angeles Times
Much like endurance athletes who rely on carbohydrates for energy, locusts depend on carb-heavy plants to fuel their long-distance movement.
From Science Daily
The challenge, he said, is the overall physical exertion — he expects the feat will test his endurance more than his climbing skills.
From Los Angeles Times
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