Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

durability

/dəɹəˈbɪləti/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.45 in modern English

Syllables: dura-bil-i-ty
IPA: /dəɹəˈbɪləti/

16

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

5

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"We broke up our tests into three categories — performance, durability and versatility — so we could compare the different features of each jacket against the others directly."

Etymology

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

Origin

Source language: Middle English

Word Breakdown

Root: durabilite, durabilité, dūrābilitās

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /dəɹəˈbɪləti/
British English: /ˈdʲʊɹəbɪləti/

Usage

Inflected Forms

durabilities (plural)

Derived Forms

biodurability nondurability

Synonyms

long-lastingness lastingness enduringness strength

Rhymes With

facility stability disability liability inability credibility visibility sustainability eligibility instability vulnerability humility

Questions

How do you pronounce durability?: The recorded pronunciation is /dəɹəˈbɪləti/.
What does durability mean?: The ability to last a long time by virtue of the power to resist stress or force.
Where does durability come from?: It is traced to Middle English.

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