dur
Latinhard, lasting, endure
Variants:durdure
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From Latin dūrus (hard, tough, lasting). Connects physical hardness with temporal persistence: durable (lasting), duration (how long something lasts), endure (to bear hardness), endurance. Duress means being under hard pressure. Obdurate (hardened against) and indurate (to make hard) show the root in more literary contexts.
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during
throughout a period of time
endure
To tolerate something unpleasant; to last over time
duration
The length of time something lasts
endurance
The ability to withstand prolonged hardship; stamina
durable
Long-lasting and resistant to wear or decay
duress
Threats or force used to coerce someone
obdurate
Stubbornly refusing to change; hard-hearted
indurate
To harden or become callous; hardened or obstinate
enduring
Lasting for a long time without significant change