durablea.[L. durabilis, fr. durare to last: cf. F. durable. See Dure.] 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.)()