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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024du•ra•ble /ˈdʊrəbəl, ˈdyʊr-/USA pronunciation adj. - highly resistant to wear, etc.; capable of enduring:The raincoat is made of durable material.
n. - durables, [plural] goods, such as household appliances, that are not used up immediately, but can be used for several years. Also called durable goods.
du•ra•bil•i•ty /ˌdʊrəˈbɪlɪti, ˌdyʊr-/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable]That car is noted for its exceptional durability. du•ra•bly, adv. See -dur-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024du•ra•ble (dŏŏr′ə bəl, dyŏŏr′-),USA pronunciation adj. - able to resist wear, decay, etc., well;
lasting;
enduring.
n. - durables. See durable goods.
- Latin dūrābilis. See dure2, -able
- Middle French
- Middle English 1350–1400
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged permanent.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged weak, transitory.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: durable /ˈdjʊərəbəl/ adj - long-lasting; enduring
Etymology: 14th Century: from Old French, from Latin dūrābilis, from dūrāre to last; see endureˌduraˈbility, ˈdurableness n ˈdurably adv |