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non
Prefix
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non or non- means the same as not, but makes not part of the word it changes. When you add non- to a word it makes that word mean the opposite.
That drink is non-alcoholic, it has no alcohol in it.
He is a non-believer; he does not believe at all.
durable
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adjective
(= lasting, long-lasting)
existing for a long time
hopes for a durable peace
a long-lasting friendship
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adjective
capable of withstanding wear and tear and decay
durable denim jeans
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adjective
(= perdurable)
very long lasting
less durable rocks were gradually worn away to form valleys
the perdurable granite of the ancient Appalachian spine of the continent