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

Other Word Forms

• longevous adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of longevity¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of longevity¹

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

Example Sentences

A new study of the bizarre naked mole rat shows that the animals have evolved a DNA repair mechanism that could explain their longevity.

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You’ve set up your finances for longevity and, by reducing financial stress from your life, you’ve given yourself a fighting chance.

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“There’s a yawning longevity gap between those who can afford their shelter, food and healthcare, and those who can’t,” Johnson said.

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The Panthers usually tone down the extracurricular activities during the regular season, mostly to ensure the team’s playoff longevity.

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Livingston’s group, the Alliance for Longevity Initiatives, is sponsored by longevity biotechs including the Sam Altman-backed Retro Biosciences.

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Related Words

• durability 
• endurance