Synonyms

durability

American

[door-uh-bil-i-tee, dyoor-] / ˌdʊər əˈbɪl ɪ ti, ˌdyʊər- /

Also durableness

noun

the ability to last over time, resisting wear, breakage, deterioration, etc..

Those who own this make of car really can't complain, given the high quality, dependability, and durability of their product lines.

Other Word Forms

undurability noun
undurableness noun

Etymology

Origin of durability

First recorded in 1350–1400; Latin dūrābili(s) + -tās noun suffix; durable ( def. ), -ty ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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For investors focused on earnings durability rather than war headlines, that distinction matters.

From MarketWatch

A key question is whether these more sustainable materials can match the durability and efficiency required for continuous industrial use.

From Science Daily

While steps have been taken to recognize Kurdish rights, those guarantees must be codified to ensure durability.

From The Wall Street Journal

Nvidia handily beat expectations, but failed to put to rest the ongoing debate among investors over the durability of AI spending versus the technology’s ability to disrupt sectors like software.

From The Wall Street Journal

Investors “are acutely sensitive to anything that challenges the durability of earnings or the pace of AI monetization.”

From MarketWatch

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