durable

[ door-uh-buhl, dyoor- ]

adjective

1. able to resist wear, decay, etc., well; lasting; enduring.

   Synonyms: permanent

   Antonyms: transitory, weak

noun

1. durables. durable goods.

durable

/ ˈdjʊərəbəl /

adjective

1. long-lasting; enduring

   a durable fabric

Derived Forms

• ˈdurably, adverb
• ˌduraˈbility, noun

Other Word Forms

• du·ra·bil·i·ty [d, oo, r-, uh, -, bil, -i-tee, dy, oo, r-], du·ra·ble·ness noun
• du·ra·bly adverb
• un·du·ra·ble adjective
• un·du·ra·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of durable¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin dūrābilis; dure ², -able

Word History and Origins

Origin of durable¹

C14: from Old French, from Latin dūrābilis, from dūrāre to last; see endure

Example Sentences

They are durable defensively, creative in midfield and have the X-factor in attack.

From BBC

In an era of life-or-death decisions made on six-inch screens, the paper’s suit makes the case that what politicians type with two thumbs is as durable as what they pen by hand.

From Los Angeles Times

After announcing the agreement on Tuesday, Washington said all parties would continue working toward a "durable and lasting peace", adding that the agreement would reopen an important trade route.

From BBC

Washington said all parties would continue working toward a "durable and lasting peace" in statements announcing the agreements, which would reopen an important trade route.

From BBC

"I can predict that we are putting in robust policies that will be durable...We have to wean our country."

From Salon

Related Words

• dependable
• enduring
• lasting
• permanent
• reliable
• stable
• strong
• tenacious