Endurance: meaning, definitions and examples
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endurance
[ ɪnˈdjʊərəns ]
physical
The ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort.
Synonyms
perseverance, resilience, stamina.
Examples of usage
- She had great endurance and could run for hours without getting tired.
- Endurance training is important for athletes to build up their stamina.
Translations
Translations of the word "endurance" in other languages:
🇵🇹 resistência
🇮🇳 धैर्य
🇩🇪 Ausdauer
🇮🇩 ketahanan
🇺🇦 витривалість
🇵🇱 wytrzymałość
🇯🇵 耐久
🇫🇷 endurance
🇪🇸 resistencia
🇹🇷 dayanıklılık
🇰🇷 인내
🇸🇦 تحمل
🇨🇿 vytrvalost
🇸🇰 vytrvalosť
🇨🇳 耐力
🇸🇮 vzdržljivost
🇮🇸 þol
🇰🇿 төзімділік
🇬🇪 გამძლეობა
🇦🇿 dözümlülük
🇲🇽 resistencia
Etymology
The word 'endurance' originated from the Latin word 'indurare' which means 'to harden'. Over time, it evolved to encompass the concept of enduring or withstanding hardship, both physically and emotionally. The importance of endurance has been recognized throughout history, from ancient civilizations to modern times, as a crucial trait for overcoming obstacles and achieving success.
See also: endurable, endure, endurers, enduring, enduringly, unendurable.