n.
Pronunciation: in- ' du ̇ r- ə n(t)s, - ' dyu ̇ r-, 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>