🛡️Durability

noun
/ˌdʊr.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Meaning

the ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting quality
The ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing.
The ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting quality or strength.

Example Sentences

The durability of the new smartphone impressed customers with its resistance.

The durability of materials affects performance.

The durability of plastic makes it popular but harmful.

Synonyms

longevity, resilience, strength, endurance, toughness, lasting quality
Entry 1
longevity, resilience, strength, endurance
Entry 2
longevity, toughness
Entry 3
longevity, endurance, lasting quality

Antonyms

fragility, weakness, brittleness, impermanence, frailty, short-lived
Entry 1
fragility, weakness, brittleness, impermanence
Entry 2
frailty, fragility
Entry 3
fragility, short-lived, weakness

Collocations

product durability, test durability, improve durability

More Example Sentences

The main difference between these two products is durability.

Related Vocabularies

The breakdown of complex molecules in living organisms to form simpler ones together with the releas...
Expert knowledge or skill in a particular area.
a structure carrying a road, path, railway, etc. across a river, road, or other obstacle
the quality of being outstanding or extremely good
a person who shows how something works or takes part in a public protest
A feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.

Explore More