— durability, durableness , n. — durably , adv.
/door"euh beuhl, dyoor"-/ , adj.
1. able to resist wear, decay, etc., well; lasting; enduring.
n.
2. durables . See durable goods .
[ 1350-1400; ME durabilis. See DURE 2 , -ABLE ]
Syn. 1. permanent.
Ant. 1. weak, transitory.