Definitions

durability

[door-uh-bil-i-tee, dyoor-] / ˌdʊər əˈbɪl ɪ ti, ˌdyʊər- /

NOUN

sturdiness over time

Synonyms

STRONGEST

endurance grit persistence stamina staying power

STRONG

backbone constancy guts gutsiness heart imperishability lastingness moxie permanence starch

WEAK

durableness hard as nails intestinal fortitude

Antonyms

STRONGEST

weakness

STRONG

cowardice fear

WEAK

impermanency poorness unreliability

Example Sentences

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JEFFERSON’S DURABILITY: Al Jefferson is only 30 years old but he has plenty of tread on his tires having played in 780 career games during his 11 seasons in the league.

From Washington Times • Oct. 16, 2015

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