fortitude

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

From Old French < Latin fortitūdō (“‘bravery, strength’”) < fortis (“‘brave, strong’”).

[edit] Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈfɔːtɪtjuːd/

[edit] Noun

fortitude (plural fortitudes)

1. the mental strength that enables courage in the face of adversity

   Fortitude is bravery on the side of justice.

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