endurance

endurance
I
(Roget's IV) n.
1. [An enduring state]
Syn. persistence, duration, continuance; see continuation 1 .
2. [The power of enduring]
Syn. fortitude, perseverance, stamina, staying power, sufferance, submission, forbearance, long-suffering, capacity to endure, resignation, patience, tolerance, persistence, tenacity, diligence, tirelessness, indefatigability, strength, toughness, durability, longevity, lastingness, coolness, courage, restraint, resistance, will, backbone, pluck, mettle, guts*, spunk*, grit*, stick-to-itiveness*; see also patience 1 .
Ant. weakness*, feebleness, infirmity.
3. [The suffering of troubles]
Syn. undergoing, bearing, suffering, continuing, holding up, withstanding, enduring, standing.
See Synonym Study at patience .
II
(Roget's 3 Superthesaurus) n.
stamina, fortitude, perseverance, grit, *guts, *stick-to-itiveness, backbone, staying power, tenacity, *starch, *moxie, *heart, strength, hardiness.
III
(Roget's Thesaurus II) noun 1. The quality or power of withstanding hardship or stress: stamina, staying power. See CONTINUE. 2. Uninterrupted existence or succession: continuance, continuation, continuity, continuum, duration, persistence, persistency. See CONTINUE.

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