durability

American  

[door-uh-bil-i-tee, dyoor-] / ˌdʊər əˈbɪl ɪ ti, ˌdyʊər- /

Also durableness

noun

1. the ability to last over time, resisting wear, breakage, deterioration, etc..

   Those who own this make of car really can't complain, given the high quality, dependability, and durability of their product lines.

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Other Word Forms

• undurability noun
• undurableness noun

Etymology

Origin of durability

First recorded in 1350–1400; Latin dūrābili(s) + -tās noun suffix; durable ( def. ), -ty ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

This has limited efforts to fine tune battery performance, since the way binders are distributed directly affects conductivity, structural stability, and long term durability.

From Science Daily

Meanwhile, uncertainty over the durability of the artificial-intelligence investment boom could also come to weigh on activity.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We believe investors are looking for clear data points to regain confidence in the long-term durability of the space” he wrote.

From MarketWatch

Besides Greenland, the agenda will also include the durability of transatlantic unity, the US security umbrella and the war in Ukraine -- as well as ties with Moscow.

From Barron's

As a result, it serves as an important barometer of underlying market strength and can offer early clues about risk appetite and the durability of a rally.

From Barron's

Related Words

• endurance
• grit
• persistence
• stamina
• staying power