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endurance

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdjʊəɹəns/

The English word “endurance” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The measure of a person's stamina or persistence.
  2. An ability to endure hardship.
  3. The length of time that a ship's rations will supply.

Etymology

First attested in the late 15th century. From Middle French endurance, from Old French endurance. Morphologically endure + -ance.

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