durable
adjective/ˈdjʊərəbl/
/ˈdʊrəbl/
- likely to last for a long time without breaking or getting weaker
- durable plastics
- negotiations for a durable peace
- Painted steel is likely to be less durable than other kinds.
- highly durable carpets for hotel use
Oxford Collocations DictionaryDurable is used with these nouns:- fabric
- finish
- goods
- …
Word OriginMiddle English (in the sense ‘steadfast’): via Old French from Latin durabilis, from durare ‘to last’, from durus ‘hard’.Definitions on the go
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