fortitude
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Noun — Mental strength that helps someone face hardship or danger with courage.
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Etymology
From Latin fortitudo, "strength or bravery," from fortis, "strong."
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What does “fortitude” mean?
The word “fortitude” means mental strength that helps someone face hardship or danger with courage. In plain terms, the inner strength to keep going through pain or difficulty.
How do you pronounce “fortitude”?
“Fortitude” is pronounced FAW-tiht-yood (/ˈfɔːtɪtjuːd/ in IPA).
How do you use “fortitude” in a sentence?
Here is “fortitude” used in a sentence: “She faced the diagnosis with remarkable fortitude.”
What part of speech is “fortitude”?
“Fortitude” is a noun.
Where does the word “fortitude” come from?
The word “fortitude” comes from Latin. From Latin fortitudo, "strength or bravery," from fortis, "strong.".
Is “fortitude” a common word?
“Fortitude” is an uncommon word in modern English.