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Stamina: meaning, definitions and examples

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stamina

 

[ ˈstæmɪnə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

physical endurance

The ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort. Stamina is crucial for athletes participating in marathons.

Synonyms

endurance, resilience, vitality

Examples of usage

  • She showed incredible stamina during the race.
  • His stamina helped him finish the project on time.
Context #2 | Noun

emotional strength

The emotional resilience to withstand difficult situations or challenges. Building stamina in handling stress is important for mental well-being.

Examples of usage

  • She demonstrated great emotional stamina in dealing with the loss of her loved one.
  • The job requires a lot of emotional stamina.
Context #3 | Noun

sexual endurance

The ability to maintain sexual activity for a prolonged period. Sexual stamina is often considered an important aspect of sexual satisfaction.

Synonyms

bedroom endurance, sexual endurance, sexual staying power

Examples of usage

  • Improving sexual stamina can enhance the overall sexual experience.
  • He prided himself on his sexual stamina.

Translations

Translations of the word "stamina" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vigor

🇮🇳 सहनशक्ति

🇩🇪 Ausdauer

🇮🇩 ketahanan

🇺🇦 витривалість

🇵🇱 wytrzymałość

🇯🇵 スタミナ

🇫🇷 endurance

🇪🇸 resistencia

🇹🇷 dayanıklılık

🇰🇷 체력

🇸🇦 قدرة التحمل

🇨🇿 vytrvalost

🇸🇰 vytrvalosť

🇨🇳 耐力

🇸🇮 vzdržljivost

🇮🇸 þol

🇰🇿 шыдамдылық

🇬🇪 გამძლეობა

🇦🇿 dözümlülük

🇲🇽 resistencia

Etymology

The word 'stamina' originated from the Latin word 'stamina' which means 'elements of a structure'. In ancient Rome, 'stamina' referred to the upright posts that supported the circus tent. Over time, the meaning evolved to represent the strength or endurance needed to support something. The modern usage of 'stamina' to describe physical, emotional, or sexual endurance emerged in the 18th century.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,161, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.