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Meaning of 'durable' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Durable [ a.]
- Able to endure or continue in a particular condition; lasting; not perishable or changeable; not wearing out or decaying soon; enduring; as, durable cloth; durable happiness.

Meaning of 'durable' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . durable [ s]
Meaning (1):
- existing for a long time
Example in sentence:
  • a long-lasting friendship;
  • hopes for a durable peace
Meaning (2):
- capable of withstanding wear and tear and decay
Example in sentence:
  • durable denim jeans
Meaning (3):
- very long lasting
Example in sentence:
  • less durable rocks were gradually worn away to form valleys;
  • the perdurable granite of the ancient Appalachian spine of the continent

Nearby Words:

dur dura dura mater durability durableness durably dural duramen durance durancy

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