Lasting, a.
Existing or continuing a long while; enduring; as, a lasting good or evil; a lasting color.
Syn. -- Durable; permanent; undecaying; perpetual; unending. -- Lasting, Permanent, Durable. Lasting commonly means merely continuing in existence; permanent carries the idea of continuing in the same state, position, or course; durable means lasting in spite of agencies which tend to destroy.
2 other Webster entries under this spelling
Lasting, n.
1. Continuance; endurance. Locke.
2. A species of very durable woolen stuff, used for women's shoes; everlasting.
3. The act or process of shaping on a last.
Lasting, adv.
In a lasting manner.