DUR
Dur, a. Etym: [G., fr. L. durus hard, firm, vigorous.] (Mus.)
Defn: Major; in the major mode; as, C dur, that is, C major.
DURA
Du"ra, n.
Defn: Short form for Dura mater.
DURABILITY
Du`ra*bil"i*ty, n. Etym: [L. durabilitas.]
Defn: The state or quality of being durable; the power of uninterrupted or long continuance in any condition; the power of resisting agents or influences which tend to cause changes, decay, or dissolution; lastingness. A Gothic cathedral raises ideas of grandeur in our minds by the size, its height, . . . its antiquity, and its durability. Blair.
DURABLE Du"ra*ble, a. Etym: [L. durabilis, fr. durare to last: cf. F. durable. See Dure.]
Defn: 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.
Syn. — Lasting; permanent; enduring; firm; stable; continuing; constant; persistent. See Lasting.
DURABLENESS
Du"ra*ble*ness, n.