durable
Meaning
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Able to resist wear or decay; lasting; enduring.
Synonyms
wear-resistant
long-wearing
be strong
of good quality
be reliable
be lasting
be steadfast
be enduring
not transient
lasting long
not wearing out
good health
last long
long-life
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈdʊɹəbəl/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English durable, from Old French durable, from Latin dūrābilis (“lasting, permanent”), from dūrō (“harden, make hard”).
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