endurance

Etymology

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

noun

  1. The measure of a person's stamina or persistence.
    He has great endurance: he ran a marathon and then cycled home.
  2. Ability to endure hardship.
  3. (nautical) The length of time that a ship's rations will supply

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