durability
noun
Simple meaning
Permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
deruhbilihteeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
dɚəˈbɪlɪti
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Definition
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noun
Permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force
“They advertised the durability of their products.”
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: Permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force
Used this way, durability is a common word with a mildly favourable edge. It turns up most in ethics or values contexts.
“They advertised the durability of their products.”
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Ethics/values
Usage note
It most often appears in the pattern “durability of …”, which is worth copying when you use it.
Natural pattern: durability of …
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Synonyms
Sense: permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress
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