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wearability

American  
[wair-uh-bil-i-tee] / ˌwɛər əˈbɪl ɪ ti /

noun

  1. the durability of clothing under normal wear.


Etymology

Origin of wearability

First recorded in 1925–30; wear(able) + -ability

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Hatton said while this improved "wearability and mobility" for the user, it came "at the cost of lower battery output".

From BBC Jun. 17, 2026

Its wireless and customizable nature ensures wearability and convenience.

From Science Daily Feb. 22, 2024

In addition to its wearability, the cocktail dress serves as a wonderful reminder of just how powerful food and drink can be in the realms of fashion and culture.

From Salon Sep. 23, 2023

We’re in their living room every single day so the wearability factor, I think, is an important one and I think some lightness is an important ingredient in that wearability.”

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 26, 2022

Alexia Elkaim, the founder and designer of Miaou, believes that the corset is appealing to the masses because it’s less costume-y and has more wearability than it did in the past.

From New York Times Dec. 15, 2021

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