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    toughness
    /ˈtʌfnəs/

    noun

    • 1. the state of being strong enough to withstand adverse conditions or rough handling: "the toughness of steel"
    • 2. the ability to deal with hardship or to cope in difficult situations: "they showed great mental toughness to keep going"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTOUGHNESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Toughness is the quality of being strong, determined, or difficult to deal with. Learn how to use this word in different contexts with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ToughnessToughness - Wikipedia

    In materials science and metallurgy, toughness is the ability of a material to absorb energy and plastically deform without fracturing. Toughness is the strength with which the material opposes rupture.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › toughnessToughness Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word toughness, such as strength, difficulty, endurance, and severity. See examples, synonyms, etymology, and related words for toughness.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTOUGHNESS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Toughness is the quality of being strong, determined, or difficult. Learn how to use this word in different contexts with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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    ˈtoughness definition: the quality or an instance of being tough. See examples of ˈTOUGHNESS used in a sentence.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › toughnesstoughness noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Learn the meaning of toughness as a noun, with synonyms, pronunciation and usage notes. Find out how to use toughness in different contexts, such as physical strength, mental resilience, or government policy.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTOUGHNESS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Toughness is the quality or an instance of being tough, or the ability of a metal to withstand repeated twisting and bending. Learn more about the word frequency, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of toughness with examples from The Guardian and The Sun.