Durability Meaning
/dəɹəˈbɪləti/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe ability to last a long time by virtue of the power to resist stress or force.
Sentence Examples
This machine is inferior to that one in durability.
He checked the durability of the house before buying it.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of this steel bridge ensures it will last for decades.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
This machine is inferior to that one in ____.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English durabilite, from Old French durabilité, from Latin dūrābilitās (“durability”). Corresponding to durable + -ity.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"We broke up our tests into three categories — performance, durability and versatility — so we could compare the different features of each jacket against the others directly."
— 2025 January 3, Kai Burkhardt, “The best rain jackets of 2025, tried and tested”, in CNN:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of this steel bridge ensures it will last for decades.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
This machine is inferior to that one in ____.