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durable

[ door-uh-buhl, dyoor- ]

adjective

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

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noun

  1. durables. durable goods.

durable

/ ˈʊəəə /

adjective

  1. long-lasting; enduring

    a durable fabric

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Derived Forms

  • ˈܰ, adverb
  • ˌܰˈٲ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • ····ٲ [d, oo, r-, uh, -, bil, -i-tee, dy, oo, r-], ···Ա noun
  • ·· adverb
  • ܲ··· adjective
  • un··· adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of durable1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin ū; dure 2, -able
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Word History and Origins

Origin of durable1

C14: from Old French, from Latin ū, from ū to last; see endure
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That includes the light-emitting diodes, the circuit boards and the durable metal housing that protects the lights in news vans and on film sets.

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“They check every box. High character, durable,” Thomas said.

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

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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.

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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.

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