durable

[door-uh-buhl, dyoor-]

adjective

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

   Synonyms: permanent
   Antonyms: transitory, weak

noun

1. durables. durable goods.

durable

/ ˈdjʊərəbəl /

adjective

1. long-lasting; enduring

   a durable fabric

Other Word Forms

• durability noun
• durableness noun
• durably adverb
• undurable adjective
• undurably adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of durable¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin dūrābilis; dure ², -able

Word History and Origins

Origin of durable¹

C14: from Old French, from Latin dūrābilis, from dūrāre to last; see _endure

Example Sentences

The valuation is at rock bottom, the franchise is still durable, and a big dividend could be on the way.

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Wall Street got updates on durable goods and weekly jobless claims, neither of which significantly shifted a resurgence in optimism surrounding a December interest-rate cut.

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"The ability to reset the immune system safely to permit durable organ replacement could rapidly lead to great medical advances," Kim said.

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The Fed’s Beige Book, or summary of current economic conditions, is due Wednesday along with weekly jobless claims and durable goods order data.

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The test is whether a deal creates the conditions for a durable peace.

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Related Words

• dependable 
• enduring 
• lasting 
• permanent 
• reliable 
• stable 
• strong 
• tenacious