Toughness
['tʌfnɪs]
Definition
(n.) The quality or state of being tough.
Edited by Lancelot
Examples
- This is greatly increased by twisting the fibers together, and is added to by the toughness of the fibers themselves, the whole giving to rope a great resisting power. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- Only minds of extraordinary toughness and originality could resist such a torrent of suggestion. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Use the chicken then, the toughness won't matter in a salad, advised his wife. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
Typist: Suzy