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Word: Endurance
Speech Type: Noun
late 15th century (in the sense ‘continued existence, ability to last’; formerly also as indurance): from Old French, from endurer ‘make hard’ (see endure)
ɪnˈdjʊərəns
ɛnˈdjʊərəns
the ability to endure an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way
Short Definition:ability to endure unpleasant or difficult process
Examples:- she was close to the limit of her endurance
the capacity of something to last or to withstand wear and tear.
Short Definition:capacity of something to last
Word: Endurance
Speech Type: Adjective
ɪnˈdjʊərəns
ɛnˈdjʊərəns
denoting or relating to a race or other sporting event that takes place over a long distance or otherwise demands great physical stamina
Short Definition:denoting long-distance or demanding race
Examples:- the annual 24-hour endurance race
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