durability — the ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; the quality of lasting for a long time
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; the quality of lasting for a long time
Pronunciation (IPA): /dʊrəˈbɪləti/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's ancient refrigerator still works perfectly - its durability puts modern appliances to shame!
- Engineers focus on the durability of bridges to ensure public safety.
- The durability of Nokia phones became legendary - people joke they could survive a nuclear apocalypse.
durability
NOUN[/dʊrəˈbɪləti/]
the ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; the quality of lasting for a long time
After ten years of daily use, the leather boots prove their incredible durability.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Durability derives from Latin durus (hard, solid), which evolved into the verb durare (to last, endure). The word entered English through Old French durable, developing the meaning of lasting long or withstanding the effects of time, much as hard stone endures through the ages.
Breakdown
dur- (from Latin durus, meaning hard or lasting) + -ability (suffix forming nouns denoting capacity or quality). The root durus evolved into durare (to endure, persist), which combined with the -ability suffix to express the quality of being able to last or persist.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's ancient refrigerator still works perfectly - its durability puts modern appliances to shame!”
“Engineers focus on the durability of bridges to ensure public safety.”
“The durability of Nokia phones became legendary - people joke they could survive a nuclear apocalypse.”
“Fashion brands now prioritize durability over fast fashion trends.”
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