Main Entry: for·ti·tude

Pronunciation: \ˈfȯr-tə-ˌtüd, -ˌtyüd\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin fortitudin-, fortitudo, from fortis

Date: 12th century

1 : strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
2 obsolete : strength