endurance

noun
UK /ɪnˈdjʊərəns/
US /ɪnˈdʊrəns/

The power to keep going even when something is hard or tiring.

The runner showed great endurance and finished the long race.

SYNONYMS

staminaperseverancetoughnessresiliencegrit

RELATED WORDS

strengthpatiencepersistencefitnesswillpower

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The ability to put up with pain or trouble without giving up.

She faced the long illness with quiet endurance.

3. The ability of a machine or material to last a long time under stress.

The bridge was built for endurance against strong winds.

4. A long race or test that measures how long someone can keep going.

He trained for months to compete in the endurance event.