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. )

Related Words

• endurance 
• grit 
• persistence 
• stamina 
• staying power