Main Entry:

en·dur·ance

Pronunciation:

\in-ˈdu̇r-ən(t)s, -ˈdyu̇r-, en-\

Function:

noun

Date:

15th century

1: permanence, duration <the endurance of the play's importance>2: the ability to withstand hardship or adversity ; especially : the ability to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity <a marathon runner's endurance>3: the act or an instance of enduring or suffering <endurance of many hardships>