durable

Definition

Able to resist wear or decay; lasting; enduring.

Etymology

From Middle English durable, from Old French durable, from Latin dūrābilis (“lasting, permanent”), from dūrō (“harden, make hard”).

Example Sentences

• "Near-synonyms: persistent, long-lasting, lasting, hard-wearing; see also Thesaurus:lasting"
• "durable batteries"
• "I forged a durable relationship with my seatmate."