durableness
durableness — noun
1. the ability of an object or material to stay in good condition for a long time w
the ability of an object or material to stay in good condition for a long time without breaking, wearing out, or becoming damaged, even with regular use or harsh conditions
The durableness of Kabir's hiking boots impressed everyone on the long mountain trail.
the durableness of [object] — shows how the noun is followed by 'of'
Nia chose this sofa for its durableness, knowing it had to survive three young children.
for its durableness — reason for choosing
After ten years of everyday use, the durableness of the wooden table still amazed visitors.
The engineer tested the durableness of the new plastic by dropping heavy weights onto it.
For outdoor garden furniture, durableness matters more than style or colour.
- durability
the much more common synonym; use 'durability' in most situations
- sturdiness
focuses on physical strength and resistance to breaking, especially in furniture or buildings
- robustness
emphasises the ability to withstand stress or pressure without failure, often in engineering
文法句型
the durableness of + noun phrase
for its durableness
[verb] + the durableness of + [object]
用法筆記
Uncountable noun; used mainly in writing about materials, products, or construction. The shorter form 'durability' is much more common in everyday speech and most writing contexts.