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fortitude definition

for·ti·tude (fôrt′ə to̵̅o̅d′, -tyo̵̅o̅d′)

noun

the strength to bear misfortune, pain, etc. calmly and patiently; firm courage

Etymology: ME < L fortitudo < fortis, strong: see fort

Related Forms:

  • fortitudinous for′·ti·tu′·di·nous (-to̵̅o̅d′'n əs, -tyo̵̅o̅d′-) adjective

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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