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durable

American  
[door-uh-buhl, dyoor-] / ˈdʊər ə bəl, ˈdyʊər- /

adjective

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

    Synonyms:
    permanent
    Antonyms:
    transitory, weak

noun

  1. durables. durable goods.

durable British  
/ ˈdjʊərəbəl /

adjective

  1. long-lasting; enduring

    a durable fabric
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Other Word Forms

  • durability noun
  • durableness noun
  • durably adverb
  • undurable adjective
  • undurably adverb

Etymology

Origin of durable

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

Example Sentences

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This means they can be aligned with fibers in textiles, creating more durable and conductive coatings for smart fabrics.

From Science Daily

Some investors hoping for a more durable rebound have begun pinning their hopes on pension funds.

From MarketWatch

Those are stocks with durable competitive moats, high return on invested capital, shareholder-friendly management and room to reinvest some of their cash for future growth.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s not likely to be a durable prop for equity markets.

From Barron's

It’s not likely to be a durable prop for equity markets.

From Barron's

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