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durable

Main Entry:: du·ra·ble
Pronunciation:: \ˈdu̇r-ə-bəl also ˈdyu̇r-\
Function:: adjective
Etymology:: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin durabilis, from durare to last — more at during
Date:: 14th century

: able to exist for a long time without significant deterioration ; also : designed to be durable <durable goods>

synonyms see lasting

— du·ra·bil·i·ty

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\ˌdu̇r-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē, ˌdyu̇r-\ noun

— du·ra·ble·ness

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\ˈdu̇r-ə-bəl-nəs, ˈdyu̇r-\ noun

— du·ra·bly

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\-blē\ adverb

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