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durable
able to withstand wear and last a long time
Synonyms
- sturdy
- long-lasting
- tough
Antonyms
- fragile
- flimsy
- perishable
durable in a sentence
The hikers chose durable boots that could survive rocky mountain trails.
Even after being dropped repeatedly by toddlers, the toy proved durable, showing no cracks or broken parts.
Where it comes from
From Latin durare 'to last'
Memory hook
DUR (to last) — as in DURATION, something durable lasts a long DURATION.
Word parts
- dur — length of time
durable: dur (last) + -able (capable of)