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Able to endure or continue in a particular condition; lasting; not perishable or changeable; not wearing out or decaying soon; enduring; as, durable cloth; durable happiness.

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  1. a. Able to endure or continue in a particular condition; lasting; not perishable or changeable; not wearing out or decaying soon; enduring; as, durable cloth; durable happiness.
  2. adj. existing for a long time
  3. adj. capable of withstanding wear and tear and decay
  4. adj. very long lasting
  5. Able to endure or continue in a particular condition; lasting; not perishable or changeable; not wearing out or decaying soon; enduring; as, durable cloth; durable happiness. Riches and honor are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness. Prov. viii. 18. An interest which from its object and grounds must be so durable. De Quincey. Syn. -- Lasting; permanent; enduring; firm; stable; continuing; constant; persistent. See Lasting.
  6. Able to endure or continue in a particular condition; lasting;not perishable or changeable; not wearing out or decaying soon;enduring; as, durable cloth; durable happiness.Riches and honor are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.Prov. viii. 18.An interest which from its object and grounds must be so durable. DeQuincey.
  7. j:100 s. existing for a long time s. capable of withstanding wear and tear and decay s. very long lasting