toughness
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English
Etymology
From Middle English toughnesse, towghnesse, towghenesse, equivalent to tough + -ness.
Pronunciation
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Noun
toughness (countable and uncountable, plural toughnesses)
- (uncountable) The state of being tough.
- (materials science, physics, of a metal) Resistance to fracture when stressed, or the degree of such resistance.
- (psychologically, emotionally, or biologically) Fortitude; hardiness; mettle.
- Hyponym: intestinal fortitude
- A formidable difficulty.
Derived terms
Translations
state of being tough
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