longevity

noun

lon·gev·i·ty | \ län-ˈje-və-tē

, lȯn-\

Definition of longevity

1a : a long duration of individual life The members of that family are noted for their longevity.

b : length of life a study of longevity

2 : long continuance : permanence, durability longevity in office is also an asset— Spencer Parratt

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As living conditions improve and the science of medicine advances, the longevity of the average American has increased greatly, from about 45 years in 1900 to over 75 years today. But the most impressive human longevity is nothing compared to the 400-year lifespan of an ocean clam found near Iceland, or the 5,000-year lifespan of the bristlecone pine, a tree found in the western U.S. We may use longevity to talk not only about actual lives but also of the useful "life" of things: the life of your car's tires or the shingles on your roof, for example.

Examples of longevity in a Sentence

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

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Çatalhöyük is prized not only for revealing how people lived in its warren of neat, tidy, plastered houses, but also for its longevity, as the eastern mound was inhabited for as many as 1,500 years. — National Geographic, "This Stone Age settlement took humanity's first steps toward city life," 26 Mar. 2019 This helps ensure a company’s longevity and adaptability. — Kathy Bloomgarden, Fortune, "How Purpose-Driven Companies Address Business’s Greatest Challenges," 19 June 2019 The study recommended that future renovations involve staff in planning, prioritize longevity and low maintenance when selecting interior finishes, and develop systemwide standards to guide future modernization projects. — Tylisa C. Johnson, https://www.inquirer.com, "Report: Patrons give Free Library’s renovated branches high marks," 4 June 2019 Gibson said the community cat program brings longevity and stability to the community cat population. — Laurel Deppen, The Courier-Journal, "Trap-neuter-return program helps Alley Cat Advocates ease Louisville's stray issue," 4 June 2019 Right now, Pluto, planet of transformation, and Saturn, planet of longevity and structure, are within Capricorn. — Katherine J. Igoe, Marie Claire, "What Michelle Obama's Horoscope Has In Store for Her This International Women's Day," 8 Mar. 2019 Preparation is a key component to fitness longevity and is especially important in the beginning. — SELF, "7 Tips for Anyone Who Wants to Start Working Out but Doesn't Know Where to Begin," 10 Jan. 2019 To emphasize the longevity and timelessness of the Peekaboo, the company believed in a story to tell through time, rather than a one-shot campaign. — Luisa Zargani | Wwd, latimes.com, "Kim Kardashian West and family star in Fendi’s #MeandMyPeekaboo campaign," 10 July 2018 Much of his longevity can be attributed to the Bearcats suffering two losing seasons (2005, 2008) during the past 14 seasons, with four division titles (2006, 2009, 2011 and 2016). — Matt Murschel, orlandosentinel.com, "2019 College Football Rankings: No. 79 Ohio chases elusive MAC title," 8 June 2019

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