perdurable

/pə'djuərəbl/

Thân thiện

The perdurable granite cliffs stand firm against the endless waves.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• durable
• indestructible
• undestroyable