Meaning of durable
durable means "something that lasts a long time without breaking or getting damaged."
durable -
adjective
long-lasting, strong
▪This table is very durable.
▪This table is very strong.
▪The shoes are made of durable material.
▪The shoes are made of strong material.
Synonyms
▪ sturdy – strong
▪ tough – hard to break
▪ resilient – able to recover
▪ robust – strong and healthy
Native pronunciation
durable [ˈdʊr.ə.bəl]
The adjective has the stress on the first syllable "dur" and sounds like "dur-uh-bul."
durable
- Part of speech
Meanings of durable by part of speech
▪ adjective -
long-lasting, strong
Changes in the part of speech for durable
▪ durability (noun) – the quality of being strong and lasting
▪ durably (adverb) – in a way that is strong and lasts
Common expressions of durable by part of speech
▪ durable goods – items that last a long time
▪ durable material – strong material
▪ durable construction – strong building
▪ durable solution – long-lasting answer
Differences between durable and similar words
Difference in durable, sturdy
Durable means long-lasting and strong, while sturdy emphasizes being solid and firm.
durable
sturdy
durable in TOEIC
"durable goods, durable materials" - often used in business contexts to describe products or materials that are made to last.
TOEIC Vocabulary Grammar
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, "durable" is often used to describe products or materials that are strong and last a long time.
durable is an adjective meaning "long-lasting," while temporary is an adjective meaning "short-term" or "not permanent."
In TOEIC grammar questions, "durable" requires attention to its placement before nouns and its use in comparative forms.
Idioms and expressions in the TOEIC
Words sharing the same root as durable
Etymology of durable
durable comes from the Latin 'durare', meaning 'to last'.
Word Structure
It has the root dur (to last) and suffix able (capable of), meaning 'capable of lasting'.
Words with the same root
The root of durable is dur (to last). Words with the same root include endure (to withstand) and duration (the length of time something lasts).
"durable" can be remembered by thinking of "endure," which means to last or withstand.
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