long-term

adjective

ˈlȯŋ-ˈtərm 

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

Synonyms

• extended
• far
• great
• lengthy
• long
• long-drawn-out
• long-drawn
• long-lived
• marathon

Examples of long-term in a Sentence

before approving a new drug, the government insists on some long-term research to determine any possible side effects

Recent Examples on the Web

Managing osteoporosis is a long-term process that requires ongoing commitment to lifestyle changes. —Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024

But Donald Trump’s presidential election victory injects new uncertainty into what happens long-term. —Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024

The presentation offers a glimpse at how SpaceX views the long-term future of Starlink. —Michael Kan, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024

Trump’s return isn’t going to reverse the long-term trendline. —Josef Adalian, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

long-term

adjective

-ˈtərm

: extending over or involving a long period of time