durable

  • 21durable — du|ra|ble [ durəbl ] adjective 1. ) able to stay in good condition for a long time and after being used a lot: durable high quality steel 2. ) continuing to exist or work for a long time, even if the situation changes: Finding a durable solution… …

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  • 22durable — [[t]djʊ͟ərəb(ə)l, AM d ʊr [/t]] ADJ GRADED Something that is durable is strong and lasts a long time without breaking or becoming weaker. Fine bone china is eminently practical, since it is strong and durable. Syn: hard wearing Derived words:… …

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  • 23durable — adjective 1 staying in good condition for a long time even if used a lot: Plastic window frames are more durable than wood. 2 continuing for a long time: a durable peace between France and Germany see also: consumer durables durably adverb… …

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  • 24durable — adjective 1) durable carpets Syn: hardwearing, long lasting, heavy duty, industrial strength, tough, resistant, imperishable, indestructible, strong, sturdy Ant: delicate 2) a durable peace …

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  • 25durable — adjective 1) durable carpets Syn: hard wearing, wear resistant, heavy duty, tough, long lasting, strong, sturdy, robust 2) a durable peace Syn: lasting, long lasting, long term …

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  • 26durable — UK [ˈdjʊərəb(ə)l] / US [ˈdʊrəb(ə)l] adjective 1) able to stay in good condition for a long time and after being used a lot durable high quality steel 2) continuing to exist or work for a long time, even if the situation changes Finding a durable… …

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  • 27durable — {{#}}{{LM D14092}}{{〓}} {{SynD14426}} {{[}}durable{{]}} ‹du·ra·ble› {{《}}▍ adj.inv.{{》}} Que dura o puede durar mucho: • La construcción de este edificio está hecha con materiales sólidos y durables.{{○}} {{★}}{{\}}ETIMOLOGÍA:{{/}} Del latín… …

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  • 28durable — a durable, o) adj. durable …

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  • 29durable — / djυərəb(ə)l/ adjective ♦ durable effects effects which will be felt for a long time ● These demographic changes will have durable effects on the economy …

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  • 30durable — durability, durableness, n. durably, adv. /door euh beuhl, dyoor /, adj. 1. able to resist wear, decay, etc., well; lasting; enduring. n. 2. durables. See durable goods. [1350 1400; ME < MF < L durabilis. See DURE2, ABLE] …

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