Main Entry: du·ra·ble

Pronunciation: \ˈdu̇r-ə-bəl also ˈdyu̇r-\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin durabilis, from durare to last — more at during

Date: 14th century

: able to exist for a long time without significant deterioration; also : designed to be durable <durable goods>

synonyms see lasting

— du·ra·bil·i·ty \ˌdu̇r-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē, ˌdyu̇r-\ noun

— du·ra·ble·ness \ˈdu̇r-ə-bəl-nəs, ˈdyu̇r-\ noun

— du·ra·bly \-blē\ adverb