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

“Because banking stocks often mirror the underlying economic environment, this weakness raises concerns about the durability of the current bull market,” he added.

From Barron's

It “raises questions about the durability of H&M’s brand re-engagement, particularly as the ‘test’ of new season product was expected to come from March onwards,” they said.

From MarketWatch

“It’s adventure, survival, strategy, interpersonal relationships, social politics. … This multi-layered storytelling gives it durability because any given week you have no idea what you’re going to watch.”

From Los Angeles Times

These qualities support long-term reliability and durability, which are important for real-world deployment and even potential use in space-based quantum communication systems.

From Science Daily

“This highlights a new order and durability of oil/energy risks as the war transitions, notably, from temporary disruptions to more lasting capacity destruction impairing the production and passage of oil and gas,” Varathan said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• endurance
• grit
• persistence
• stamina
• staying power