fortitude/ˈfɔːtɪtjuːd/EtymologyFrom Middle English fortitude, from Old French, from Latin fortitūdō (“bravery, strength”), from fortis (“brave, strong”).fortitude means mental or emotional strength that enables courage in the face of adversity. Lexicurio rates it Distinctive — a strength score of 68 out of 100.nounMental or emotional strength that enables courage in the face of adversity.“I am able now (me thinkes) / (Out of a Fortitude of Soule, I feele) / To endure more Miſeries, […]”Physical strength.“The Turke with moſt mighty preparation makes for Cipres. Othello, the fortitude of the place, is beſt knowne to you, […]”