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fortitude

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔː.tɪˌtjuːd/

The English word “fortitude” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. Mental or emotional strength that enables courage in the face of adversity.
  2. Physical strength.

Etymology

From Middle English fortitude, from Old French, from Latin fortitūdō (“bravery, strength”), from fortis (“brave, strong”).

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