DURABLE

[du.ra.ble] adj [ME, fr. MF, fr. L durabilis, fr. durare to last--more at during] (14c): able to exist for a long time without significant deterioration; also: designed to be durable "~ goods" syn see lasting -- du.ra.bil.i.ty n -- du.ra.ble.ness n -- du.ra.bly adv