du·ra·ble
(dŏŏŕə-bəl, dyŏŏŕ-)
[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin dūrābilis, from dūrāre, to last.]
adjective
- Capable of withstanding wear and tear or decay: a durable fabric.
- Able to perform or compete over a long period, as by avoiding or overcoming injuries: a durable fullback.
- Lasting; stable: a durable friendship.
- 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