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durability

durability

22 3.8
The ability of something to last a long time without getting damaged
  • noun
  • /dʊˈræbɪlɪti/
translation icon : durabilidad
  • The defining features of European cars were high performance, fuel efficiency, durability, vehicle handling and design.
  • cabinet durability
  • disk durability
  • durability and performance

They're super compact, high durability, great sound and a lot of customization.

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Examples

  • Many athletes prefer shoes that offer both comfort and durability during long runs.

  • There are at least five reasons for the durability of the conventional wisdom.

    Academic text (1990)
  • But we'll see about durability long term.

  • The most basic reason for this is the safety and durability of the built environment.

    Blog text (9)
  • Others stated that comfort, durability, and quality were key elements of the appeal.

    Academic text (2011)
  • So at the end of my degree, I decided to do a PhD looking at the durability of adhesives.

  • This in no way reflects on the safety of our product, rather it should serve as a guarantee of our high standards of long wear and durability.

  • The expertise of their builders is visible not only in the durability of those aqueducts but also in later ones.

    Academic text (1995)
  • Hard disks remain the best choice for serious data wrangling due to their high speed, low cost per GB, and durability if treated well.

  • The reason we prefer the Ilfochrome is its durability in storage and display, and its sharpness and color saturation.

    Academic text (1995)

Synonyms

longevity
vsdurability
45 5.5

A long life or time that something lasts

relates to lasting time but not necessarily resisting wear or damage
toughness
vsdurability
18 3.2

Ability to stay strong and not break under hard conditions

puts more weight on lasting over time rather than force resistance
robustness
vsdurability
2 5.5

Strength and health that help a person or thing withstand hard conditions

focuses on coping with harsh conditions rather than long term wear
hardiness
vsdurability
1 4.6

Ability to stay strong and survive difficult weather or illness

is about surviving harsh environments rather than lasting under constant wear
sturdiness
vsdurability
1 3.4

An object that is strong and does not break easily

stresses long life under wear more than simple physical solidity
ruggedness
vsdurability
1 4.1

Being strong and sturdy in body or looks

focuses more on lasting under wear than on rough physical look
enduringness
vsdurability
7.6

A quality of lasting a long time and resisting damage

is the same meaning but expressed with a different term
lastingness
vsdurability
7.4

Ability to stay in good condition for a long time

means the same idea but uses an alternative word form
perdurability
vsdurability
9.9

Lasting for a very long time without breaking or wearing out

is similar but indicates a much greater lasting degree
imperishability
vsdurability
9.3

A state of not getting old or falling apart

highlights lasting without deterioration rather than general strength
robusticity
vsdurability
  • Specialized
8.8

How well a thing stays strong and works under stress

focuses more on lasting under wear rather than simple strength

Antonyms

133 1.4

Lack of physical or mental strength that makes someone less able to act

17 5.2

Something that is easy to break or damage, like glass

How Durable

robustness
2 5.5
toughness
18 3.2
durability
22 3.8
fragility
17 5.2

Surface Forms

durability singular
durabilities plural

Morphology

durability = durable (transparent) = durable + ity

Standard nominalization of the adjective 'durable' with the suffix '-ity' to denote the quality or state; the meaning is directly derived.

Etymology

Durability comes from the old root dur-, from Latin durare, which means 'to last' or 'to be hard'. Think of the common word durable, which means 'able to stay strong', so durability is the quality of lasting well and standing up to wear and damage.