Associations to the word «Toughness»

Wiktionary

TOUGHNESS, noun. (uncountable) The state of being tough
TOUGHNESS, noun. (physics) (of a metal) Resistance to fracture when stressed
TOUGHNESS, noun. A formidable difficulty

Dictionary definition

TOUGHNESS, noun. Enduring strength and energy.
TOUGHNESS, noun. The property of being big and strong.
TOUGHNESS, noun. The elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking.
TOUGHNESS, noun. Impressive difficulty.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats