stamina
1[ stam-uh-nuh ]
noun
strength of physical constitution; power to endure disease, fatigue, privation, etc.
Origin of stamina
11535–45; <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
a plural of stamen.
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British Dictionary definitions for stamina (1 of 2)
stamina1
/ (ˈstæmɪnə) /
noun
enduring energy, strength, and resilience
Origin of stamina
1C19: 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
a plural of stamen
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