toughness

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toughness

A blacksmith tests the toughness of a steel bar.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The quality of being strong and not easily broken or damaged: "Toughness" refers to the physical property of a material that allows it to withstand force, stress, or impact without breaking.
    • The quality of being able to endure difficult conditions or hardship: It describes mental or physical resilience, stamina, and the ability to persist through challenges.
    • The quality of being severe, strict, or uncompromising: It can refer to the harshness or demanding nature of a situation, rule, or person.
    • Impressive difficulty: It denotes a challenging, formidable, or arduous quality.
Examples of Usage
  • Physical Property:
  • Resilience and Stamina:
  • Severity or Difficulty:
Advanced Usage
  • "Toughness factor": A consideration or element that contributes to difficulty or resilience.
  • In materials science, "toughness" is a specific mechanical property, distinct from hardness or strength, measuring the amount of energy a material can absorb before fracturing.
Variants and Related Words
  • Tough (adj): Strong, durable, resilient, or difficult.
  • Toughen (verb): To make or become tough.
Synonyms
  • Durability: The ability to last a long time without significant deterioration.
  • Resilience: The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
  • Fortitude: Courage and strength in facing pain or adversity.
  • Rigor: The quality of being extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate, often implying difficulty.
Antonyms
  • Fragility: The quality of being easily broken or damaged.
  • Weakness: The state or condition of lacking strength.
  • Softness: The quality of being easy to mold, cut, or compress; lacking in hardness or severity.
Related Phrases
  • Mental toughness: The psychological resilience and strength to perform consistently under pressure and overcome challenges.
  • Toughness test: A trial or assessment designed to evaluate durability or resilience.
toughness

A blacksmith tests the toughness of a steel bar.

Noun
  1. impressive difficulty
  2. the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking
  3. the property of being big and strong
  4. enduring strength and energy

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