lasting

lasting
I. adjective Date: 12th century existing or continuing a long while ; enduringlastingly adverblastingness noun Synonyms: lasting, permanent, durable, stable mean enduring for so long as to seem fixed or established. lasting implies a capacity to continue indefinitely <
a book that left a lasting impression on me
>
. permanent adds usually the implication of being designed or planned to stand or continue indefinitely <
permanent living arrangements
>
. durable implies power to resist destructive agencies <
durable fabrics
>
. stable implies lastingness because of resistance to being overturned or displaced <
a stable government
>
. II. noun Date: 15th century 1. archaic long life 2. a sturdy cotton or worsted cloth used especially in shoes and luggage

New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.

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