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durable

[door-uh-buhl, dyoor-]

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adjective

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

noun

durables. durable goods.

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Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English < Middle French < Latin dūrābilis. See dure², -able

Related forms

du·ra·bil·i·ty, du·ra·ble·ness, noun

du·ra·bly, adverb

un·du·ra·bil·i·ty, noun

un·du·ra·ble, adjective

un·du·ra·ble·ness, noun

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un·du·ra·b·ly, adverb

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Synonyms
1. permanent.

Antonyms
1. weak, transitory.

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Example Sentences

To others, the longer road to adulthood signifies something deep, durable and maybe better-suited to our neurological hard-wiring.

The fabric is more durable in the usual trouble spots.

Durable goods spending, inventory corrections, and government spending.

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To others, the longer road to adulthood signifies something deep, durable and maybe better-suited to our neurological hard-wiring.

The fabric is more durable in the usual trouble spots.

Durable goods spending, inventory corrections, and government spending.

Yet they are durable and flexible enough to perform any brushing chore.

The market is growing because the interfaces are easy-to-use, durable and inexpensive.

It was smaller, consumed less energy and was much more durable.

Hood" is the backdrop for this low-maintenance durable and energy-efficient cabin.

The extraordinarily durable proteins in the world's longest-lived rodent may contain a vital piece of the puzzle of aging.

What is needed is a medium that is compact, durable and immune to the fashions of information technology.

Many plateaus are therefore topped with a hard, durable surface called caprock.

We have to have a tax on carbon that is long-term, fixed and durable.

Babybel cheeses come individually wrapped in wax and plastic, making them more durable than larger hunks of cheese.

It dries fast, has excellent adhesion and provides a durable finish with an unlimited color selection.

Just over three pounds of ballistic nylon construction makes for a lightweight but durable bag.

Glasgow's slice of the action might prove more durable.

Reuse burlap coffee bean bags as durable lunch bags.

The challenge would be to make the structure both affordable to produce and durable enough to be used daily for years.

Durable furnishings and well-organized tools and materials are key to a small but efficient workspace.

Replacing moving parts with silicon should make computers more durable.

Orders for durable goods and a private payroll report were surprisingly good.

Add to that incredibly durable photochromic lenses that adapt to any lighting condition, and you have shades for every occasion.

Natural rubber is neither durable enough nor versatile enough for many modern applications.

If you're ready for a new floor, consider cork, a durable and long–lasting material.

Durable molded-plastic case protects your investment.

The leaders pledged not to withdraw stimulus measures until a durable recovery is in place.

They are important to geologists because they are incredibly durable.

We have to have a tax on carbon that is long term, fixed and durable.

Slobber-proof furniture, lighting, and pet beds are durable and stylish.

Steel rollers and piano hinges make the design durable and easy to use, but there's no price posted yet.

More durable plastic bags still will be permitted for sale by markets and shops.

He could have been messing around and it so happens humans are not to durable.

Shoppers have grown to expect them to be exceptionally durable and trouble.

In and of itself, concrete is a durable and environmentally friendly material.

Durable and less expensive, carbon-fiber composite orchestral instruments are music to some musicians' ears.

Alligator leather is not only tough and durable but also pretty attractive.

See how to create a chore-free patio and deck with durable furnishings, low-maintenance plants, and clever decking and hardscape.

Invest in municipal bonds, match your stock portfolio to your career portfolio, and buy durable investments.

Durable powers of attorney activated upon death or incapacity.

But when it comes to tablets, the iPad's lead should prove more durable.

Today, artisans take pieces of vintage mantas and frame them in soft suede and durable leather to create these beautiful totes.

The system has to be durable enough that it can power a base for days when primary power sources go off-line or are unavailable.

Polypropylene is a durable plastic used in the production of packaging materials, lawn furniture and automobiles.

His is a belated obituary for a durable genre long vivified by awareness of its own mortality.

But these synthetic sheets are made of molecular building blocks that are more durable than their natural counterparts.

The push for a durable variant is far from complete.

Peterman clothes are pretty durable and long-lasting.

The minority with a little spare cash wanted to swap it as fast as possible for something of more durable value.

Energy efficiency is the only way to get pollution levels down and to ensure durable development using non-carbon sources.

Racism is not the same thing as historically durable patterns of discrimination and inequality at the societal level.

It is almost as easy to transport as a tent, but is as durable and secure as a portable building.

Ask them to do the durable power of attorney, the durable medical power of attorney and the living wills at the same time.

All this folds into a convenient, durable map perfect for either vacation or business travel.

Durable concrete pavers set in a regular pattern are a good match for the architectural style of the house, and their subtly.

Much work also needs to be done to make fuel cells more durable and to create a hydrogen infrastructure".

Talk to your father about a durable power of attorney for you and your siblings.

But durable economic effects, as opposed to physical ones, are so far hard to spot.

He notes that it's also a lot quicker, more efficient and durable than flash.

They're also tremendously durable and well-made, and… they're geeky.

London, alchemy is pretty interesting, remarkably durable.

They are more durable than before, since they are no longer destroyed when one partner leaves.

Quilted suede in a plum hue is paired with durable black nylon for a tote bag that is equal parts fashion and travel function.

One of the best durable advantages is a good consumer brand.

The plastic versions are cheaper but much less durable.

If's it's mostly durable goods, it may be a temporary uptick as people cave in and buy a big necessity or two for the holidays.

The tighter the weave-and the smaller and tighter together the knots-the more durable and higher quality the carpet.

Dye-sensitized solar cells are cheaper and more durable than traditional photovoltaics, but they are less efficient.

But the stalemate can still be broken, even if the chance of an early and durable deal remains remote.

Leather sidewalls and outsoles are durable enough to wear at a campsite, but soft enough for indoor wear.

It would be a waste of money to launch a clever logo into a world of durable brands and loyal customers.

The ruling makes it harder for small-party candidates to build durable alliances.

These attributes make them durable and dependable even in sparse mountainous terrain.

Paper is a cheap, relatively durable and versatile technology.

The road to a durable peace and rising prosperity is still blocked.

Old denim jeans are durable material for repurposing into placemats.

And yet many of the funds have proven more durable during the recent recession than a variety of competing investment structures.

Durable covers stand up to outdoor use, with integrated quick-reference flaps that double as place-markers.

Through numerous country studies, the author concludes that all durable regimes had essential coercive characteristics in common.

Many of these species produce hard, durable wood of fine texture that takes good polish.

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World English Dictionary

durable (ˈdjʊərəb^əl)

—*adj*
	long-lasting; enduring: a durable fabric

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

dura'bility

—n

'durableness

—n

'durably

—*adv*

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Word Origin & History

durable

late 14c., from O.Fr. durable, from L. durabilis "lasting, permanent," from durare "to last, harden" (see endure). Related: Durability.

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