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en·dur·ance (en do̵or′əns, -dyo̵or′-; in-)

noun

  1. the act of enduring
  2. the power of enduring; specif.,
    1. ability to last, continue, or remain
    2. ability to stand pain, distress, fatigue, etc.; fortitude
  3. duration
  4. Rare that which is endured; hardship

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endurance Synonyms

endurance

n.

  1. An enduring state

    persistence, duration, continuance; see continuation 1.

  2. The power of enduring

    fortitude, perseverance, stamina, staying power, sufferance, submission, forbearance, long-suffering, capacity to endure, resignation, patience, tolerance, persistence, tenacity, diligence, tirelessness, indefatigability, strength, toughness, durability, longevity, lastingness, coolness, courage, restraint, resistance, will, backbone, pluck, mettle, guts*, spunk*, grit*, stick-to-itiveness*; see also patience 1.

    Antonyms weakness*, feebleness*, infirmity. *

  3. The suffering of troubles

    undergoing, bearing, suffering, continuing, holding up, withstanding, enduring, standing. See syn. study at patience.patience.


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endurance Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • decrease: The symptoms of peripheral fatigue are decreased muscular endurance and muscle fatigability.

Adjective modifier

  • muscular: Types of strength There are three types: Muscular endurance.

Modifies a noun

  • athlete: The muscles of well trained endurance athletes will " burn " fats to supply up to 70 % of their fuel needs.

Noun used with modifier

  • sportscar: Herbert, 38, shares a privateer Audi R8 in the 1,000-mile sportscar endurance race with fellow former Grand Prix driver Stefan Johansson.
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endurance quotes

Much in life cannot be affected†but must be borne†without complaint, because complaints are a bore†and undermine the serenity essential to endurance.

-Acheson, Dean Gooderham

I have always considered that boxing really combines all the finest and highest inclinations of a manöactivity, endurance, science, temper, and, last, but not least, presence of mind.

-Lonsdale, Hugh Cecil Lowther, 5th Earl of

Had we lived, I should have had a tale to tell of the hardihood, endurance, and courage of my companions which would have stirred the heart of every Englishman. Theserough notes andourdead bodiesmusttell thetale.

-Scott, Robert Falcon

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