durable

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durable

The child's durable backpack lasted through many school years.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage over a long period; long-lasting. This describes an object's physical ability to endure use and remain in good condition.
    • Enduring or stable over a long time. This describes non-physical things like relationships, agreements, or conditions that persist effectively.
Examples of Usage

  • Describing physical objects:

    • The company is known for making durable furniture that lasts for decades.
    • For hiking, you need a durable pair of boots that can handle rough terrain.

  • Describing non-physical concepts:

    • The two nations signed a treaty in hopes of a durable peace.
    • They built a durable partnership based on mutual trust and respect.
Advanced Usage
  • "Durable goods": An economic term for consumer goods that are not consumed quickly but provide utility over a long period, such as appliances, cars, or furniture.
    • The report showed an increase in spending on durable goods last quarter.
Variants and Related Words

  • Durability (noun): The quality of being durable; the ability to last a long time.

    • The durability of the material was tested under extreme conditions.

  • Enduring (adjective): Lasting over a long period; durable (often used for abstract concepts).

    • She left an enduring legacy in the field of science.
Synonyms
  • Long-lasting
  • Sturdy
  • Hard-wearing
  • Resilient
  • Perdurable (very formal/literary, meaning extremely durable)
Antonyms
  • Fragile
  • Perishable
  • Flimsy
  • Temporary
  • Ephemeral
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "Stand the test of time": To remain popular, effective, or durable for a long period. This idiom is conceptually related to 'durable'.
    • Classic designs are those that stand the test of time.
durable

The child's durable backpack lasted through many school years.

Adjective
  1. very long lasting
    • less durable rocks were gradually worn away to form valleys
    • the perdurable granite of the ancient Appalachian spine of the continent
  2. capable of withstanding wear and tear and decay
    • durable denim jeans
  3. existing for a long time
    • hopes for a durable peace
    • a long-lasting friendship

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