lasting

¹last·ing

adjective \ˈlas-tiŋ\

Definition of LASTING

: existing or continuing a long while : enduring

— last·ing·ly \ˈlas-tiŋ-lē\ adverb

— last·ing·ness noun

Examples of LASTING

1. a book with lasting significance
2. The trip had a lasting effect on her.

First Known Use of LASTING

12th century

Related to LASTING

Synonyms

ageless, continuing, dateless, enduring, eternal, everlasting, immortal, imperishable, abiding, ongoing, perennial, perpetual, timeless, undying

Related Words

ceaseless, endless, permanent; changeless, constant, stable, stationary, steady, unchanging, unvarying

Near Antonyms

antiquated, archaic, dated, obsolete, outdated, outmoded, out-of-date, outworn, passé

Synonym Discussion of LASTING

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>.

Rhymes with LASTING

casting

²lasting

noun

Definition of LASTING

1

archaic : long life

2

: a sturdy cotton or worsted cloth used especially in shoes and luggage

First Known Use of LASTING

15th century