stamina
STA-mih-nuh
Stamina (noun) means the physical or mental energy needed to keep doing something demanding over a long time. Example: “Marathon runners need serious stamina to finish the race.”
noun
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The physical or mental energy needed to keep doing something demanding over a long time.
"Marathon runners need serious stamina to finish the race."
"It takes stamina to get through medical school."
How to use stamina
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe endurance to keep going without wearing out.
Common pairings
build stamina
lack stamina
physical stamina
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Word forms
- Plural
- staminas
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Etymology
From Latin stamina, the plural of stamen, originally meaning "threads" (as in the threads of life spun by fate) — the sense shifted to mean lasting strength or endurance.
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What does “stamina” mean?
The word “stamina” means the physical or mental energy needed to keep doing something demanding over a long time. In plain terms, the endurance to keep going without wearing out.
How do you pronounce “stamina”?
“Stamina” is pronounced STA-mih-nuh (/ˈstæmənə/ in IPA).
How do you use “stamina” in a sentence?
Here is “stamina” used in a sentence: “Marathon runners need serious stamina to finish the race.”
What part of speech is “stamina”?
“Stamina” is a noun.
Where does the word “stamina” come from?
The word “stamina” comes from Latin. From Latin stamina, the plural of stamen, originally meaning "threads" (as in the threads of life spun by fate) — the sense shifted to mean lasting strength or endurance.
Is “stamina” a common word?
“Stamina” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
