'Durable' definitions:

Definition of 'durable'

From: WordNet
adjective
Existing for a long time; "hopes for a durable peace"; "a long-lasting friendship" [syn: durable, lasting, long-lasting, long-lived]
adjective
Capable of withstanding wear and tear and decay; "durable denim jeans" [syn: durable, long-wearing]
adjective
Very long lasting; "less durable rocks were gradually worn away to form valleys"; "the perdurable granite of the ancient Appalachian spine of the continent" [syn: durable, indestructible, perdurable, undestroyable]

Definition of 'Durable'

From: GCIDE
  • Durable \Du"ra*ble\, a. [L. durabilis, fr. durare to last: cf. F. durable. See Dure.] Able to endure or continue in a particular condition; lasting; not perishable or changeable; not wearing out or decaying soon; enduring; as, durable cloth; durable happiness. [1913 Webster]
  • Riches and honor are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness. --Prov. viii. 18. [1913 Webster]
  • An interest which from its object and grounds must be so durable. --De Quincey.
  • Syn: Lasting; permanent; enduring; firm; stable; continuing; constant; persistent. See Lasting. [1913 Webster]