Endurance Common

Origin: Latin suffix -ance

Endurance has 3 different meanings across 1 category:

Noun

Definitions

Noun

the power to withstand hardship or stress

"the marathon tests a runner's endurance"

endurance

a state of surviving; remaining alive

"The plant displayed remarkable endurance by continuing to thrive despite months without rain."

survival endurance

The measure of a person's stamina or persistence.

"Her remarkable endurance allowed her to complete the marathon despite the scorching heat."

In plain English: Endurance is your ability to keep going through something difficult for a long time without giving up.

"Her great endurance allowed her to finish the entire marathon without stopping."

Usage: Endurance refers to the ability to sustain physical effort over time, such as running long distances without fatigue. It is often used interchangeably with stamina but specifically emphasizes lasting power rather than immediate strength.

Example Sentences

"Her great endurance allowed her to finish the entire marathon without stopping." noun

"The marathon runner displayed incredible endurance to finish the race." noun

"Her emotional endurance helped her cope with the difficult news." noun

"This old chair has shown great endurance under years of daily use." noun

Origin

The word entered English in the late 15th century via Middle and Old French as "endurance." It was formed by combining the verb to endure with a suffix meaning "-ness" or state of being.

Rhyming Words

nce ance ince unce ence once vince sence ponce nance munce vance dunce hence bonce ounce nonce gance dance vonce

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