stamina
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the strength and energy that allow you to continue a difficult activity for a long time.
the physical or mental capacity for sustained exertion or resistance to hardship and fatigue.
Simple“You need a lot of stamina to run a full marathon without stopping.”
In context“The long-distance cyclist demonstrated incredible stamina by maintaining a high speed throughout the final mountain stage of the race.”
UsageUsually uncountable; often used in contexts of sports, long work hours, or difficult life situations.
Synonyms - 02 C2 Proficiency
the plural form of 'stamen', which is the part of a flower that produces pollen.
the plural form of stamen; the pollen-bearing male organs of a flower.
Simple“The scientist looked closely at the stamina of the lily under a microscope.”
In context“In certain older botanical texts, the term stamina is used to refer collectively to the androecium of the flowering plant.”
UsageThe plural form 'stamina' is rare in modern botany; 'stamens' is the standard plural.
From Latin stāmina, plural of stāmen.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.