durable — able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʊrəbl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's cast iron pan is so durable that it could probably survive a zombie apocalypse.
- The company guarantees their durable laptops for five years.
- His durable friendship with his college roommate lasted through three divorces and two career changes.
durable
ADJECTIVE[/ˈdʊrəbl/]
able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing
The tire stays durable — it rolls over rough ground without breaking.
What's durable is endurable and curable!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'durābilis', derived from 'durāre' meaning 'to last' or 'to endure', which comes from an Indo-European root meaning 'to be firm or solid'.
Breakdown
dur- (to last, endure) + -able (capable of being) = durable (capable of lasting or enduring)
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's cast iron pan is so durable that it could probably survive a zombie apocalypse.”
“The company guarantees their durable laptops for five years.”
“His durable friendship with his college roommate lasted through three divorces and two career changes.”
“We need durable solutions to climate change, not temporary fixes.”
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