01 a. Able to endure or continue in a particular condition; lasting; not perishable or changeable; not wearing out or decaying soon; enduring; as…
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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.“Riches and honor are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.” — Prov. viii. 18.“An interest which from its object and grounds must be so durable.” — De Quincey.
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Lasting; permanent; enduring; firm; stable; continuing; constant; persistent. See Lasting.