Where does “durable” come from?
durable (Middle English) comes from Latin durabilis, from Latin duro, from Latin durus, from Proto-Indo-European drew-, from Proto-Indo-European dóru, from Proto-Indo-European deru- — firm, solid; wood; be firm, hard, solid.
Ancestry of “durable”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | durabilis | durable, lasting |
| 2 | Latin | duro | dative masculine singular of dūrus; dative neuter... |
| 3 | Latin | durus | hard, rough; harsh; hardy, vigorous |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | drew- | hard, firm, strong, solid; hard, fast; tree |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | dóru | tree |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | deru- | firm, solid; wood; be firm, hard, solid |