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   durable

   /ˈdjʊərəbl/

   adjective

   • 1. able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing: "porcelain enamel is strong and durable" Similar long-lastinghard-wearingheavy-dutytoughresistantstrongsturdystoutsoundsubstantialimperishableindestructiblemade to lastwell madestrongly madelastinglong-lastinglong-livedlong-termenduringpersistingpersistentabidingcontinuingconstantstablesecurefastfirmfixeddeep-rootedpermanentunfadingundyingeverlastingOpposite flimsydelicateshort-lived
   • ▪ (of a person) having endurance: "the durable Smith lasted the full eight rounds"

   noun

   • 1. short for consumer durables

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘steadfast’): via Old French from Latin durabilis, from durare ‘to last’ (see duration).

   Derivatives

   • 1. durableness noun
   • 2. durably adverb

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDURABLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DURABLE definition: 1. able to last and be used for a long time without becoming damaged: 2. able to continue to exist…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of DURABLE is able to exist for a long time without significant deterioration in quality or value; also : designed to be durable. How to use durable in a sentence. Did you know?

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDURABLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   DURABLE meaning: 1. able to last and be used for a long time without becoming damaged: 2. able to continue to exist…. Learn more.

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   Durable definition: able to resist wear, decay, etc., well; lasting; enduring. . See examples of DURABLE used in a sentence.

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   Anything that's long-lasting, sturdy, or doesn't bend under pressure can be described as durable. You could have a durable relationship with your oldest friend, durable tires on your car, and a durable umbrella — they won't let you down or break.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdurable adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of durable adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDURABLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Something that is durable is strong and lasts a long time without breaking or becoming weaker.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › durableDurable - definition of durable by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. Capable of withstanding wear and tear or decay: a durable fabric. b. Made to withstand repeated use over a relatively long period, usually several years or more: durable goods such as washing machines and dryers. 2. Able to perform or compete over a long period, as by avoiding or overcoming injuries: a durable fullback. 3.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishDURABLE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    DURABLE definition: remaining in good condition for a long time: . Learn more.

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    Durable definition: Able to perform or compete over a long period, as by avoiding or overcoming injuries.