Definition of 'endurable'

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endurable in American

(ɛnˈdʊrəbəl ; endoorˈəbəl; ɛnˈdjʊrəbəl ; endyoorˈəbəl; ɪnˈdʊrəbəl ; indoorˈəbəl; ɪnˈdjʊrəbəl ; indyoorˈəbəl)

adjective

that can be endured; bearable

Derived forms

endurably (enˈdurably)

adverb

Example sentences containing 'endurable'

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It is what in Turkmenistan makes politics in Turkmenistan endurable. Aldiss, Brian SOMEWHERE EAST OF LIFE (2003)And each of whom, in my humble opinion, is gifted and talented in real and measurable and endurable ways. Edward Docx THE CALLIGRAPHER (2003)

Life is full of unexpected happenings; that is what makes it endurable. Elizabeth Peters LION IN THE VALLEY (2003)

Synonyms of 'endurable'

bearable, acceptable, sustainable, tolerable

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Used Rarely. endurable is in the lower 50% of commonly used words in the Collins dictionary

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Definition of endurable from the Collins English Dictionary

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When we use a verb, we often need to be able to refer to more than the time at which an event took place. We sometimes need to be able to refer to actions and states as completed or not completed. As...