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hardiness

Hardiness (noun) means the quality of being hardy.

noun
1
The quality of being hardy.
2
The quality of being able to withstand fatigue and hardship; (of a plant) the quality of being resistant to cold or other environmental conditions.
3
The quality of being bold in the face of risk or authority.
4
Hardship; fatigue.
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Etymology

From Middle English hardynesse; equivalent to hardy + -ness.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of hardiness?

"hardiness" (noun) means the quality of being hardy.

What are the different meanings of hardiness?

"hardiness" has 3 main meanings: 1. The quality of being hardy; 2. The quality of being able to withstand fatigue and hardship; (of a plant) the quality of being resistant to cold or other environmental conditions; 3. The quality of being bold in the face of risk or authority.

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