Wordiyodur
LatinVariants
durdure
Related Roots
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About This Root
From Latin dūrus (hard, tough, lasting). Connects physical hardness with temporal persistence: durable (lasting), duration (how long something lasts), endure (to bear hardness), endurance. Duress means being under hard pressure. Obdurate (hardened against) and indurate (to make hard) show the root in more literary contexts.
Associated Words
durable
Long-lasting and resistant to wear or decay
IELTSTOEFLB2
duration
The length of time something lasts
IELTSTOEFLGRE
duress
Threats or force used to coerce someone
GREC2
during
throughout a period of time
NGSL 1kA2
endurance
The ability to withstand prolonged hardship; stamina
IELTSTOEFLB2
endure
To tolerate something unpleasant; to last over time
TOEFLGREB1
enduring
Lasting for a long time without significant change
TOEFLGREB2
indurate
To harden or become callous; hardened or obstinate
GREB2
obdurate
Stubbornly refusing to change; hard-hearted
GREC2