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durability Meaning & Definition

/dəɹəˈbɪləti/

What Does Durability Mean?

Durability is used as a noun meaning The ability to last a long time by virtue of the power to resist stress or force.

Word Facts for Durability

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/dəɹəˈbɪləti/
Synonymsstrength, enduringness and lastingness
Pluraldurabilities

Durability Definition (Noun)

  1. The ability to last a long time by virtue of the power to resist stress or force.

Noun

  1. Permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force.

Synonyms of Durability

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Word Forms & Grammar

durability (countable and uncountable, plural durabilities)

Words That Rhyme With Durability

Origin of Durability

From Middle English durabilite, from Old French durabilité, from Latin dūrābilitās (“durability”). Corresponding to durable +‎ -ity.

Frequently Asked Questions About Durability

What part of speech is durability?

Durability is a noun.

What is another word for durability?

Close synonyms of durability are strength, enduringness and lastingness. See the full list of durability synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of durability?

The plural of durability is durabilities.

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