Main Entry: ¹last·ing

Pronunciation: \ˈlas-tiŋ\

Function: adjective

Date: 12th century

: existing or continuing a long while : enduring

— last·ing·ly \ˈlas-tiŋ-lē\ adverb

— last·ing·ness noun

synonyms 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>.