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endurance

en·du·rance

UK/ɪnˈdjʊəɹəns/ US/ɪnˈdjɔːɹəns/ fairly common

noun

1.

the power to withstand hardship or stress

  • “the marathon tests a runner”
2.

Origin

First attested in the late 15th century. From Middle French endurance, from Old French endurance. Morphologically endure + -ance.

Phrases

  • endurance art
  • muscular endurance

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