English Explanatory Dictionary

endurable

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Able to be endured; tolerable; bearable.
  2. Capable of enduring; likely to endure; durable.

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈd(j)ʊɹ.ɪ.bəl/ /ɪnˈdɝ.ɪ.bəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Qwertygiy-endurable.wav

Word forms

endurable more endurable most endurable indurable

Etymology

From endure + -able.

Synonyms

portable sufferable survivable abideable bearable endurable livable supportable tolerable withstandable abiding long-lasting persistent chronic continuate diuturnal durable durative enduring extending hard-wearing lasting long-drawn-out longevous longsome perdurable prolonged protracted

Derived words

endurability endurableness endurably unendurable
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