Main Entry:

long–term

Pronunciation:

\ˈlȯŋ-ˈtərm\

Function:

adjective

Date:

1904

1: occurring over or involving a relatively long period of time <seeking long–term solutions>2 a: of, relating to, or constituting a financial operation or obligation based on a considerable term and especially one of more than 10 years <long–term bonds> b: generated by assets held for longer than six months <a long–term capital gain>