FORTITUDE


Meaning of FORTITUDE in English

/ ˈfɔːtɪtjuːd; NAmE ˈfɔːrtətuːd/ noun

[ U ] ( formal ) courage shown by sb who is suffering great pain or facing great difficulties

SYN bravery , courage

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WORD ORIGIN

Middle English : via French from Latin fortitudo , from fortis strong.

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.