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durability

/ˌdʊrəˈbɪləti/
du · ra · bil · i · ty
Adverb:durably
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Plural:durabilities
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Adjective:durable
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durability Lexical Profile

durability Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The ability of an object or material to withstand wear, pressure, or damage over a long period.

Example

"Engineers tested the new composite material to ensure its durability under extreme weather conditions."

2

The quality of continuing to exist, function, or remain relevant for a long time without deteriorating.

Example

"The durability of the peace treaty surprised many political analysts."

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• Rhymes for durability

• Nearby Words

duplicitous
duplicitously
duplicity
durability
durable
durables
durably

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French durabilité or Late Latin durabilitatem, derived from the Latin verb durare ('to last' or 'to harden'), which comes from durus ('hard').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Durability. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/durability
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