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   For·ti·tude

   /ˈfôrdəˌto͞od/

   

   noun

   • 1. courage in pain or adversity: "she endured her illness with great fortitude"

   Word Origin Middle English: via French from Latin fortitudo, from fortis ‘strong’.

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   What does Fortitude mean?

   • Fortitude definition: mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty, adversity, danger, or temptation courageously. See examples of FORTITUDE used in a sentence.

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   Did you know about Fortitude?

   • Did you know? Fortitude comes from the Latin word fortis, meaning “strong,” and in English it has always been used primarily to describe strength of mind. For a time, the word was also used to mean “physical strength”; William Shakespeare used it that way in Henry VI, Part 1: “Coward of France!

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   What is an example of Fortitude?

   • Fortitude is a noun meaning courage and endurance, strength of mind to endure, courageous perseverance. Example sentences: Having his broken leg set without painkillers required fortitude. Escaped slaves showed fortitude traveling to freedom on the Underground Railroad and then returning to help others.

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   What is the root word of Fortitude?

   • From the adjective fortis, fortis, forte in Latin. Generally seen in the English root "fort" e.g. fortitude, fortify, fortification etc. Who is the patron saint of fortitude? There is no patron saint of fortitude. The patron for fortitude is the Holy Spirit.

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   Fortitude definition: mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty, adversity, danger, or temptation courageously. See examples of FORTITUDE used in a sentence.

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   Definition of fortitude noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Definitions of 'fortitude'. If you say that someone has shown fortitude, you admire them for being brave, calm, and uncomplaining when they have experienced something unpleasant or painful. [formal, approval] [...] More.

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   Define fortitude. fortitude synonyms, fortitude pronunciation, fortitude translation, English dictionary definition of fortitude. n. Strength of mind that allows one to endure pain or adversity with courage. for′ti·tu′di·nous adj. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language,...

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   Dictionary Definition of 'fortitude' Mental strength and courage when faced with difficulty or adversity. "The athlete showed fortitude in pushing through the pain to reach the finish line." Detailed Meaning of 'fortitude'

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   What does the noun fortitude mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun fortitude , one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   fortitude. noun. These are words and phrases related to fortitude. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of fortitude. It takes a lot of fortitude to sail around the world alone. Synonyms. endurance. courage. strength of mind. moral strength. resoluteness. mettle. guts. Informal. grit. Informal. sand.