lon·gev·i·ty

lon·gev·i·ty
/lɑnˈʤɛvəti/ noun [noncount]
1 a : long life : the fact of living for many years

His longevity was remarkable considering he had been so sick when he was a child.

The members of that family are famous for their longevity. [=for living to be very old]

1 b : length of life

Better medical treatment has led to greater longevity.

a study of human longevity

2 : the length of time that something or someone lasts or continues

The longevity of a car's tires depends on how the car is driven.

She's a talented athlete, but many people have doubts about her longevity. [=about how long her athletic career will last]

They're trying to increase the product's longevity.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • lon — abu·ti·lon; al·a·lon·ga; al·lon·gé; amy·e·lon·ic; an·thrax·y·lon; ar·au·car·i·ox·y·lon; ar·che·lon; ar·chi·ceph·a·lon; as·ter·ox·y·lon; az·lon; bab·y·lon; bab·y·lon·ic; bab·y·lon·ish; bal·lon; bal·lon·né; ber·til·lon·age; ber·til·lon; bil·lon;… …   English syllables

  • longevity — lon·gev·i·ty …   English syllables

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  • longevity — lon|gev|i|ty [ lan dʒevəti ] noun uncount FORMAL the fact of having a long life or existence: a diet that promotes health and longevity …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

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