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endurable

 

[ ɪnˈdjʊərəb(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

description of something's ability to last or endure

Able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; durable.

Synonyms

durable, lasting, resilient

Examples of usage

  • Their friendship was endurable through all the hardships they faced together.
  • The building was designed to be endurable in extreme weather conditions.
Context #2 | Adjective

tolerable or bearable

Capable of being endured or tolerated.

Synonyms

bearable, manageable, tolerable

Examples of usage

  • The pain after the surgery was endurable with the help of pain medication.
  • The long wait at the airport was barely endurable.

Translations

Translations of the word "endurable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 suportável

🇮🇳 सहनशील

🇩🇪 erträglich

🇮🇩 tahan lama

🇺🇦 витривалий

🇵🇱 znośny

🇯🇵 耐えられる (taerareru)

🇫🇷 supportable

🇪🇸 soportable

🇹🇷 katlanılabilir

🇰🇷 참을 수 있는 (chameul su inneun)

🇸🇦 محتمل

🇨🇿 snášenlivý

🇸🇰 znesiteľný

🇨🇳 可忍受的 (kě rěnshòu de)

🇸🇮 vzdrženljiv

🇮🇸 þolandi

🇰🇿 шыдамды

🇬🇪 გამძლე

🇦🇿 davamlı

🇲🇽 soportable

Etymology

The word 'endurable' originated from the Old French word 'endurer' and the Latin word 'indurabilis', both meaning 'unendurable'. Over time, the prefix 'en-' was added to give the word its current meaning of being able to endure or last. The concept of endurance and durability has been valued throughout history, especially in the context of survival and resilience.

See also: endurance, endure, endurers, enduring, enduringly, unendurable.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,615, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.