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| en·dur·ance [ in drənss, en drənss ] (plural en·dur·ances) |
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1. ability to bear prolonged hardship: the ability or power to bear prolonged exertion, pain, or hardship
  an endurance test
legendary powers of endurance
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2. toleration of hardship: toleration of prolonged suffering or hardship
Their quiet endurance of the situation earned them many friends.
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3. persistence over time: the survival or persistence of something despite the ravages of time
the endurance of ancient traditions
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| [15th century. < French< endurer (see endure)] |
