perdurable
/pə'djuərəbl/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Extremely durable; lasting for a very long time, often seeming permanent or eternal: Describes something that endures through time with little to no change or degradation.
Usage
The adjective "perdurable" is a formal and literary term used to describe objects, qualities, or entities that possess exceptional, long-lasting endurance. It implies a degree of permanence that withstands the passage of time, decay, or change.
Examples
- Adjective:
- The perdurable ideals of justice and freedom continue to inspire generations.
- They built the fortress from perdurable stone to withstand centuries of siege.
- Her perdurable optimism was a source of strength for everyone around her.
Advanced Usage
- In philosophical or historical contexts: Used to discuss concepts, institutions, or materials that have demonstrated remarkable longevity.
- Scholars debate the perdurable influence of classical philosophy on modern thought.
- As an elevated synonym for "enduring" or "everlasting": Adds a poetic or emphatic tone.
- He sought a perdurable love, one that would not fade with time.
Variants and Related Words
- Perdurability (noun): The quality of being perdurable; long-lastingness.
- The perdurability of the ancient legal code is remarkable.
- Durable (adjective): Able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing. (A more common, less intense synonym).
- Enduring (adjective): Lasting over a long period; durable.
Synonyms
- Everlasting: Lasting forever or for a very long time.
- Abiding: Enduring without change; lasting.
- Imperishable: Not subject to decay or destruction; indestructible.
- Perennial: Lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time.
Antonyms
- Ephemeral: Lasting for a very short time.
- Transient: Lasting only for a short time; impermanent.
- Fleeting: Lasting for a very short time.
- Perishable: Likely to decay or go bad quickly.
Adjective
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very long lasting
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less durable rocks were gradually worn away to form valleys
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the perdurable granite of the ancient Appalachian spine of the continent
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