durability

Also du·ra·ble·ness

[door-uh-bil-i-tee, dyoor-]

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.

Other Word Forms

• undurability noun
• undurableness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of durability¹

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

Example Sentences

When presenting the proposal, Bulgaria's broad coalition government insisted its "priority" was to "ensure the long-term durability of the public finances" in the European Union's poorest country.

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Their remarkable durability led researchers to test moss sporophytes, the reproductive structures that hold spores, in an even harsher setting: outer space.

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Made In’s sets deliver the durability and heat performance of traditional cast iron without the need for seasoning, and they move seamlessly from stovetop to oven to table.

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Improving the durability of a single qubit strengthens both of these factors.

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Maintaining the durability of large dielectric films in dynamic outdoor conditions will also require further engineering.

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Related Words

• endurance 
• grit 
• persistence 
• stamina 
• staying power