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- [doo r-uh-buh l, dyoo r-]
- /ˈdʊər ə bəl, ˈdyʊər-/
- /ˈdjʊə.rə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [doo r-uh-buh l, dyoo r-]
- /ˈdʊər ə bəl, ˈdyʊər-/
Definitions of durable word
- adjective durable able to resist wear, decay, etc., well; lasting; enduring. 1
- noun durable durables, durable goods. 1
- noun durable Able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing. 1
- adjective durable that can last 1
- adjective durable Something that is durable is strong and lasts a long time without breaking or becoming weaker. 0
- adjective durable long-lasting; enduring 0
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Origin of durable
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Middle French < Latin dūrābilis. See dure2, -able
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Parts of speech for Durable
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pronoun
preposition
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durable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for durable
adj durable
- tenacious — holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold (often followed by of): a tenacious grip on my arm; tenacious of old habits.
- reliable — that may be relied on or trusted; dependable in achievement, accuracy, honesty, etc.: reliable information.
- permanent — existing perpetually; everlasting, especially without significant change.
- dependable — If you say that someone or something is dependable, you approve of them because you feel that you can be sure that they will always act consistently or sensibly, or do what you need them to do.
- stable — a building for the lodging and feeding of horses, cattle, etc.
adjective durable
- hard-wearing — resistant to extensive wear; durable: a pair of hardwearing jeans.
- robust — strong and healthy; hardy; vigorous: a robust young man; a robust faith; a robust mind.
- long-lasting — enduring or existing for a long period of time: a long-lasting friendship.
- resilient — springing back; rebounding.
- heavy-duty — providing an unusual amount of power, durability, etc.: heavy-duty machinery; heavy-duty shoes.
Antonyms for durable
adj durable
- irresponsible — said, done, or characterized by a lack of a sense of responsibility: His refusal to work shows him to be completely irresponsible.
- unreliable — not reliable; not to be relied or depended on.
- temporary — an office worker hired, usually through an agency on a per diem basis, for a short period of time.
- fragile — brittle
- impermanent — not permanent or enduring; transitory.
adjective durable
- flimsy — without material strength or solidity: a flimsy fabric; a flimsy structure.
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