Enduing: meaning, definitions and examples

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enduing

 

[ ɪnˈdjʊərɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

continuing or lasting

Enduring refers to the ability to withstand hardships or difficult situations over a prolonged period. It is often used to describe something that persists despite challenges, suffering, or adverse conditions. The term can apply to both physical and emotional states, as well as to objects or experiences that remain relevant or effective despite the passage of time. Enduring qualities are often admired and recognized in individuals, relationships, and even artworks.

Synonyms

lasting, lasting, ongoing, perpetual, persistent

Examples of usage

  • The enduring love between the couple lasted for decades.
  • She has an enduring commitment to social justice.
  • The statue represents the enduring spirit of the city.
  • Enduring friendships can often survive the test of time.

Translations

Translations of the word "enduing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 duradouro

🇮🇳 स्थायी

🇩🇪 dauerhaft

🇮🇩 berkelanjutan

🇺🇦 тривалий

🇵🇱 trwały

🇯🇵 持続的

🇫🇷 durable

🇪🇸 duradero

🇹🇷 sürekli

🇰🇷 지속적인

🇸🇦 دائم

🇨🇿 trvalý

🇸🇰 trvalý

🇨🇳 持久的

🇸🇮 trajen

🇮🇸 varanlegur

🇰🇿 тұрақты

🇬🇪 მუდმივი

🇦🇿 davamlı

🇲🇽 duradero

Etymology

The word 'endure' comes from the Latin 'indurare', which means to harden or become tough. It evolved through the Old French 'endurer', with the meaning of lasting or bearing up under hardship. The concept of endurance has been critical in various cultural and historical contexts, often associated with themes of resilience and perseverance. The term emphasizes not just the ability to survive difficult circumstances, but to do so with a sense of purpose or dignity. Over centuries, the application of 'enduring' has expanded across literature, philosophy, and everyday language to reflect the value placed on persistence in both human endeavors and natural phenomena.