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Word: Durable
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
Middle English (in the sense ‘steadfast’): via Old French from Latin durabilis, from durare ‘to last’ (see duration)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈdjʊərəbl
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈdjɔːrəbl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing
Short Definition:able to withstand wear or damage
Examples:- porcelain enamel is strong and durable
- a durable peace can be achieved
Word: Durable
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈdjʊərəbl
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈdjɔːrəbl
Dialects: British English
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