durability

[ door-uh-bil-i-tee, dyoor- ]

noun

1. the ability to last over time, resisting wear, breakage, deterioration, etc.:

   Those who own this make of car really can't complain, given the high quality, dependability, and durability of their product lines.

Other Words From

• un·du·ra·bil·i·ty noun
• un·du·ra·ble·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of durability¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Latin dūrābili(s) + -tās noun suffix; durable ( def ), -ty ²( def )

Example Sentences

While he’s had some durability issues in Japan, pitching more than 100 innings in just two of his four seasons, he had a 2.10 ERA while averaging 11.4 strikeouts per nine innings.

From Los Angeles Times

Cheap clothes have outperformed more expensive garments in durability testing conducted for the discount fashion industry.

From BBC

The lack of durability might force O’Neill to take a one-year deal with options.

From Los Angeles Times

Surveillance footage of the suspects inside the pet spa before the robbery showed one suspect distracting an employee while another tested the durability of a wall.

From Los Angeles Times

The global market for engineered stone, a product prized by customers for its durability, generally lower pricing and wide variety of colors and patterns, has been valued at roughly $25 billion by market researchers.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• endurance
• grit
• persistence
• stamina
• staying power