Endurance Meaning

/ɪnˈdjʊəɹəns/
C1

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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Definition

nounThe measure of a person's stamina or persistence.

nounAn ability to endure hardship.

Sentence Examples

You need great endurance to run ten thousand meters.
Nobody is able to succeed without endurance.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:
survival
Antonyms:
None
CEFR Practice Quiz
Running a marathon requires great physical ____ and mental strength.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Running a marathon requires great physical ____ and mental strength.

Word Origin & History

First attested in the late 15th century. From Middle French endurance, from Old French endurance. Morphologically endure + -ance.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
Running a marathon requires great physical ____ and mental strength.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Running a marathon requires great physical ____ and mental strength.

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