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

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope