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durability

Pronunciation: /dəɹəˈbɪləti/

The English word “durability” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. The ability to last a long time by virtue of the power to resist stress or force.

Etymology

From Middle English durabilite, from Old French durabilité, from Latin dūrābilitās (“durability”). Corresponding to durable + -ity.

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