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longevity

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

lon·gev·i·ty

noun \län-ˈje-və-tē, ln-\

Definition of LONGEVITY

1
a : a long duration of individual life b : length of life <a study of longevity>
2
: long continuance : permanence, durability

Examples of LONGEVITY

  1. His longevity was remarkable considering he had been so sick when he was a child.
  2. Better medical treatment has led to greater longevity.
  3. a study of human longevity
  4. The longevity of a car's tires depends on how the car is driven.
  5. They're trying to increase the product's longevity.

Origin of LONGEVITY

Late Latin longaevitas, from Latin longaevus long-lived, from longus long + aevum age — more at aye
First Known Use: 1615

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