endurance - Master This Word
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endurance Word Meanings
- the ability to endure an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way
- stamina or perseverance in enduring hardship
- a lasting quality, especially in a challenging context
endurance Example Sentences
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endurance Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ɪnˈdʒʊərəns/
US
/ɪnˈdjʊərəns/
endurance Word Etymology
The root 'dur' means 'to endure' (from Latin 'durare') and the prefix 'en-' signifies 'to cause'. This suggests a meaning of 'causing to endure'. Imagine a marathon runner, pushing through pain and fatigue, embodying the spirit of endurance.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
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Endurance is the ability to withstand a difficult or unpleasant process without giving up, whether that means pushing through pain during a long run, sticking with a demanding project, or maintaining focus over many hours. It covers both physical stamina and mental perseverance: you might train your endurance with regular cardio to improve distance and pacing, or cultivate it through routines that require steady concentration. In everyday speech, endurance can describe a lasting quality in people, systems, or contexts: a hardy neighborhood with enduring traditions, or a device built for long-term reliability. Learners should distinguish endurance from related ideas like stamina, patience, and perseverance, which emphasize slightly different aspects of perseverance.
Usage Reminders
- Endurance is a noun that describes lasting stamina or perseverance.
- Distinguish endurance from patience, which is calm persistence, and from stamina, which emphasizes physical power.
- Endurance can describe people, systems, or contexts that endure over time.
- Common collocations include endurance athlete, endurance training, endurance test.
- Be mindful of context: physical endurance vs mental endurance.
Common Misconceptions
- Endurance is the same as patience.
- Endurance only matters in sports.
- Endurance means never feeling pain.
- Endurance always implies a positive trait.
- Endurance is purely a physical quality.
Thinking Differences
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Learning Tips
- Differentiate endurance from stamina, patience, and perseverance.
- Notice context: physical endurance vs mental endurance.
- Practice with real tasks (long project, long run).
- Use collocations like endurance athlete or endurance testing.
- Include both lasting qualities and temporary endurance contexts.
- Review synonyms to improve nuance awareness.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of 'endurance'?
A.Persistence
B.Strength
C.Success
D.Confusion
Step 2: Usage
Which sentence uses 'endurance' correctly?
A.He quickly gave up, showing his endurance.
B.Endurance is not important in sports.
C.They celebrated the lack of endurance shown by their team.
D.Her endurance in the competition was remarkable.
Step 3: Similar Words
What is a synonym for 'endurance'?
A.Weakness
B.Resilience
C.Tolerance
D.Power
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is an antonym for 'endurance'?
A.Determination
B.Fragility
C.Stamina
D.Tenacity
Step 5: Mastery
How does 'endurance' apply in real-world situations?
A.Ignoring responsibilities and tasks
B.Playing a sport for a long time without giving up
C.Running a marathon without training
D.Avoiding challenges and difficulties
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