ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Endurance

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪnˈdjʊəɹəns/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Endurance is a noun meaning The measure of a person's stamina or persistence.

Meaning

The measure of a person's stamina or persistence.

More Meanings

  1. An ability to endure hardship.
  2. (nautical) The length of time that a ship's rations will supply.

Example Sentences

He has great endurance: he ran a marathon and then cycled home.

Word Forms

Synonyms for endurance

Depending on context, synonyms include thole, survival.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include survival, resiliency, stamina, tenacity, tolerance, persistence.

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