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, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley