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Definition of endurance

endurance

/ɪnˈdʊr.əns/
en · dur · ance
Adverb:enduringly
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Adjective:enduring
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1

The physical or mental ability to sustain a prolonged, stressful, or painful effort or activity without giving way.

Example

"Running a marathon requires months of dedicated training to build up cardiovascular endurance."

2

The capacity of something to last, continue in existence, or withstand wear and tear over a long period of time.

Example

"The ancient stone aqueduct is a remarkable testament to the endurance of Roman engineering."

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endurably
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endurer
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Old French endurance, from endurer ('to endure'), ultimately derived from Late Latin indurare ('to make hard'), from Latin durus ('hard, firm').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Endurance. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/endurance
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