enduring — Lasting for a long time; able to withstand hardship or adversity without being damaged.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Lasting for a long time; able to withstand hardship or adversity without being damaged.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈdʊrɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- Pizza's enduring popularity proves that cheese and bread will never go out of style.
- The enduring mystery of missing socks in the laundry continues to baffle scientists worldwide.
- Shakespeare's works have an enduring influence on modern literature.
enduring
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈdʊrɪŋ/]
Lasting for a long time; able to withstand hardship or adversity without being damaged.
Lasting for a long time; able to withstand hardship or adversity without being damaged.
Enduring through seasons, growing more alluring while maturing!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'indurare', meaning 'to make hard' or 'to harden'. The word evolved to mean 'lasting' or 'persisting through hardship'.
Breakdown
in- (in/within) + dur- (hard, lasting) + -ing (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“Pizza's enduring popularity proves that cheese and bread will never go out of style.”
“The enduring mystery of missing socks in the laundry continues to baffle scientists worldwide.”
“Shakespeare's works have an enduring influence on modern literature.”
“The old building showed remarkable enduring strength despite the earthquake.”
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