durable
adjective
[ ˈdjʊərəb(ə)l ]
• able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing.
• "porcelain enamel is strong and durable"
Similar:
long-lasting,
hard-wearing,
heavy-duty,
tough,
resistant,
strong,
sturdy,
stout,
sound,
substantial,
imperishable,
indestructible,
made to last,
well made,
strongly made,
lasting,
long-lived,
long-term,
enduring,
persisting,
persistent,
abiding,
continuing,
constant,
stable,
secure,
fast,
firm,
fixed,
deep-rooted,
permanent,
unfading,
undying,
everlasting,
durable
noun
• short for consumer durables.
Origin:
Middle English (in the sense ‘steadfast’): via Old French from Latin durabilis, from durare ‘to last’ (see duration).
