Definitions for: Durable

[adj] existing for a long time; "hopes for a durable peace"; "a long-lasting friendship"
[adj] very long lasting; "less durable rocks were gradually worn away to form valleys"; "the perdurable granite of the ancient Appalachian spine of the continent"
[adj] serviceable for a long time; "durable denim jeans"

Webster (1913) Definition: Du"ra*ble, a. [L. durabilis, fr. durare to last: cf.
F. durable. See Dure.]
Able to endure or continue in a particular condition;
lasting; not perishable or changeable; not wearing out or
decaying soon; enduring; as, durable cloth; durable
happiness.

Riches and honor are with me; yea, durable riches and
righteousness. --Prov. viii.
18.

An interest which from its object and grounds must be
so durable. --De Quincey.

Syn: Lasting; permanent; enduring; firm; stable; continuing;
constant; persistent. See Lasting.

Synonyms: imperishable, indestructible, lasting, long, long-lasting, long-lived, long-wearing, perdurable, serviceable, undestroyable

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