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Added 9 October 2026

fortitude

/ˈfɔː.tɪˌtjuːd/ noun

In Latin: fortitudo Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about fortitude at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage.

Origin

From Middle English fortitude, from Old French, from Latin fortitūdō (“bravery, strength”), from fortis (“brave, strong”).

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