/en door"euhns, -dyoor"-/ , n.
1. the fact or power of enduring or bearing pain, hardships, etc.
2. the ability or strength to continue or last, esp. despite fatigue, stress, or other adverse conditions; stamina: He has amazing physical endurance.
3. lasting quality; duration: His friendships have little endurance.
4. something endured, as a hardship; trial.
[ 1485-95; ENDURE + -ANCE ]
Syn. 1. See patience .