Definitions
01endurance
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the strength and energy that allow you to continue a difficult activity for a long time.
n. the physical or mental capacity for sustained exertion or resistance to hardship and fatigue.
“You need a lot of stamina to run a full marathon without stopping.”
“The long-distance cyclist demonstrated incredible stamina by maintaining a high speed throughout the final mountain stage of the race.”
Usage
Usually uncountable; often used in contexts of sports, long work hours, or difficult life situations.
Synonyms
02flower parts
C2 · Proficiency Plural noun Science Technical
n. the plural form of 'stamen', which is the part of a flower that produces pollen.
n. the plural form of stamen; the pollen-bearing male organs of a flower.
“The scientist looked closely at the stamina of the lily under a microscope.”
“In certain older botanical texts, the term stamina is used to refer collectively to the androecium of the flowering plant.”
Usage
The plural form 'stamina' is rare in modern botany; 'stamens' is the standard plural.
Real-World Examples
“We will need tough-minded people; people with stamina, a huge range of knowledge, and an ability to see wide and far enough to understand in real time what is being done to us.” “I have a 20- or 30-year-old brain and a 62-year-old body … Over time, your stamina gets tired.” Etymology
From Latin stāmina, plural of stāmen.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
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- Frequent
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- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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