durability
[ door-uh-bil-i-tee, dyoor- ]
/ ˌdʊər əˈbɪl ɪ ti, ˌdyʊər- /
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noun
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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Also du·ra·ble·ness [door-uh-buhl-nis, dyoor-] /ˈdʊər ə bəl nɪs, ˈdyʊər-/ .
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OTHER WORDS FROM durability
un·du·ra·bil·i·ty, nounun·du·ra·ble·ness, nounWords nearby durability
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