stamina

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[ stam-uh-nuh ]
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noun
  1. strength of physical constitution; power to endure disease, fatigue, privation, etc.

Origin of stamina

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

Other definitions for stamina (2 of 2)

stamina2
[ stam-uh-nuh ]

noun
  1. a plural of stamen.

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British Dictionary definitions for stamina (1 of 2)

stamina1

/ (ˈstæmɪnə) /


noun
  1. enduring energy, strength, and resilience

Origin of stamina

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

Derived forms of stamina

  • staminal, adjective

British Dictionary definitions for stamina (2 of 2)

stamina2

/ (ˈstæmɪnə) /


noun
  1. a plural of stamen

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