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Synonyms
du·ra·ble (dŏŏŕə-bəl, dyŏŏŕ-)

[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin dūrābilis, from dūrāre, to last.]

adjective 

  1. Capable of withstanding wear and tear or decay: a durable fabric.
  2. Able to perform or compete over a long period, as by avoiding or overcoming injuries: a durable fullback.
  3. Lasting; stable: a durable friendship.
  4. Economics Not depleted or consumed by use: durable goods.

noun 

Economics
A manufactured product, such as an automobile or a household appliance, that can be used over a relatively long period without being depleted or consumed. Often used in the plural.

derivatives

dúra·biĺi·ty
noun
dúra·bly
adverb