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View synonyms for longevity

longevity

[ lon-jev-i-tee, lawn- ]

noun

  1. a long individual life; great duration of individual life:

    Our family is known for its longevity.

  2. the length or duration of life:

    research in human longevity.

  3. length of service, tenure, etc.; seniority:

    promotions based on longevity.

longevity

/ lɒnˈdʒɛvɪtɪ; lɒnˈdʒiːvəs /

noun

  1. long life
  2. relatively long duration of employment, service, etc

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Derived Forms

  • longevous, adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of longevity1

From the Latin word longaevitās, dating back to 1605–15. See longevous, -ity

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Word History and Origins

Origin of longevity1

C17: from Late Latin longaevitās, from Latin longaevus long-lived, from longus long 1+ aevum age

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