fortitude

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English

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Etymology

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

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Noun

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fortitude (countable and uncountable, plural fortitudes)

  1. Mental or emotional strength that enables courage in the face of adversity.
    Synonyms: inner strength, moxie, mettle, resolve, intestinal fortitude, toughness
  2. (archaic) Physical strength.

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French

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Etymology

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Inherited from Old French [Term?], borrowed from Latin fortitūdō (bravery, strength), from fortis (brave, strong).

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fortitude f (plural fortitudes)

  1. (literary) fortitude
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