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longevity

longevity

45 5.5
A long life or time that something lasts
  • noun
  • /lɒnˈdʒɛvɪti/
translation icon : longevidad
  • As has been noted, because of their greater longevity, women disproportionately require long-term care services.
  • health and longevity
  • greater longevity
  • longevity and aging

that don't understand the cool thing is in financial longevity, not in the now.

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Examples

  • But what has helped you to have longevity in comedy?

  • Like they do have a job and the longevity of their health really matters.

  • So then this brings me to this concept of longevity, which is very hot right now.

  • It's the key to longevity.

  • In addition, there is strong evidence that longevity is also under genetic control.

    Academic text (1992)
  • Now having just finished its twelfth year, the program's longevity speaks to its success.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Thus, the investigation into the longevity of perceptual learning effects holds both clinical and theoretical significance.

    Academic text (2012)
  • The increasing longevity of the population is posing challenges for healthcare services.

  • Many people seek ways to improve their longevity through a healthy lifestyle.

  • Studies show that a balanced diet contributes to longevity and overall well-being.

Synonyms

lifetime
vslongevity
948 1.6

The whole time that a person, animal or thing exists

highlights prolonged duration rather than merely the entire time span
life expectancy
vslongevity
  • Specialized
52 3.0

Average number of years people are expected to live

expresses long duration as a quality rather than a statistical prediction
lifespan
vslongevity
50 3.5

Length of time people, animals, or things last

focuses on long duration or extended service rather than neutral measurement

Antonyms

14 5.3

Using few words when speaking or writing

1 3.5

A small amount of time or a small distance

How Long

immortality
73 7.2
longevity
45 5.5
life expectancy
  • Specialized
52 3.0
lifespan
50 3.5

Surface Forms

longevity singular
longevities plural

Morphology

longevity = long (semi-transparent) = longev + ity

The meaning relates directly to 'long' (long life/duration), but the stem change long → longev- and Latinate suffixation make the segmentation and spelling less obvious to average learners.

Etymology

Longevity comes from the simple idea of long plus age, like 'a long time' or 'long life', so it means living or lasting for a long time.