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endurance
noun en·dur·ance \in-ˈdu̇r-ən(t)s, -ˈdyu̇r-, en-\
: the ability to do something difficult for a long time
: the ability to deal with pain or suffering that continues for a long time
: the quality of continuing for a long time
Full Definition of ENDURANCE
1
: permanence, duration <the endurance of the play's importance>
2
: the ability to withstand hardship or adversity; especially : the ability to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity <a marathon runner's endurance>
3
: the act or an instance of enduring or suffering <endurance of many hardships>
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First Known Use of ENDURANCE
15th century
Related to ENDURANCE
- Synonyms
- abidance, ceaselessness, continuance, continuity, continuousness, durability, duration, continuation, persistence, subsistence
- Antonyms
- cessation, close, discontinuance, discontinuity, end, ending, expiration, finish, stoppage, surcease, termination
Rhymes with ENDURANCE
ENDURANCE Defined for Kids
endurance
noun en·dur·ance \in-ˈdu̇r-əns, -ˈdyu̇r-\
Definition of ENDURANCE for Kids
: the ability to put up with strain, suffering, or hardship <The long hike tested our endurance.>
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