endurance

[en-door-uhns, -dyoor-]

noun

1. the fact or power of enduring or bearing pain, hardships, etc.

2. the ability or strength to continue or last, especially despite fatigue, stress, or other adverse conditions; stamina.

   He has amazing physical endurance.

3. lasting quality; duration.

   His friendships have little endurance.

4. something endured, as a hardship; trial.

endurance

/ ɪnˈdjʊərəns /

noun

1. the capacity, state, or an instance of enduring

2. something endured; a hardship, strain, or privation

Word History and Origins

Origin of endurance¹

First recorded in 1485–95; endure + -ance

Synonym Study

See patience.

Example Sentences

Written during the Vietnam War, “Walk” takes place in a dystopian future where 100 young men compete annually in an endurance competition.

From Salon

"The endurance is obviously so much longer and there's no suspension, so the back takes a bit of a beating."

From BBC

The endurance record complete, Lovell's next flight was in command of Gemini 12 alongside space rookie, Buzz Aldrin.

From BBC

After all, the Brighton player is very much a box-to-box midfielder, someone with energy and endurance, who can tackle and pass.

From BBC

They hope to become the first all-disabled team to take on the Le Mans 24-hour endurance race and say they are building a proper pathway into racing for disabled drivers like Allie.

From BBC

Related Words

• ability 
• capacity 
• courage 
• fortitude 
• grit 
• mettle 
• patience 
• perseverance 
• persistence 
• stamina 
• strength 
• tenacity 
• tolerance 
• vitality