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>