durable /; AmE / adjective

CONSUMER DURABLES, CONSUMER NON-DURABLE, SEMI-DURABLE

likely to last for a long time without breaking or getting weaker:

durable plastics/fabrics

He claims their software is more durable and reliable.

creating a durable economy

OPP NON-DURABLE

durability /; AmE / noun [U]:

She doubts the durability of the economic recovery.

This phone has been designed with durability in mind (= it is designed to be durable).

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