enduring

[en-door-ing, -dyoor-]

adjective

1. lasting; permanent.

   a poet of enduring greatness.

2. patient; long-suffering.

enduring

/ ɪnˈdjʊərɪŋ /

adjective

1. permanent; lasting

2. having forbearance; long-suffering

Other Word Forms

• enduringness noun
• enduringly adverb
• nonenduring adjective
• unenduring adjective
• unenduringly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of enduring¹

First recorded in 1525–35; endure + -ing ²

Example Sentences

"Given the rising cost of food and the enduring cost of living crisis for students... if that's the trade-off, then cheaper food is clearly the preference," he says.

From BBC

As the cannon fire echoed through Tiananmen Square, even before the first set of troops goose-stepped their way through Beijing's central avenue, the day's most enduring image unfolded.

From BBC

But, one of the most enduring images of the parade took place before the first cannon was fired.

From BBC

It’s a remarkable amount that says a lot about the group’s enduring popularity — and they’re probably happy to put issues to bed for now, and even more so when the checks clear.

From Los Angeles Times

One of the most enduring images of this military parade took place before the first cannon was fired.

From BBC

Related Words

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