lasting

American  

[las-ting, lah-sting] / ˈlæs tɪŋ, ˈlɑ stɪŋ /

adjective

1. continuing or enduring a long time; permanent; durable.

   a lasting friendship.

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noun

1. a strong, durable, closely woven fabric for shoe uppers, coverings on buttons, etc.

2. Archaic. the quality of surviving or continuing and maintaining strength, effectiveness, etc.

lasting British  

/ ˈlɑːstɪŋ /

adjective

1. permanent or enduring

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noun

1. a strong durable closely woven fabric used for shoe uppers, etc

Other Word Forms

• lastingly adverb
• lastingness noun
• unlasting adjective

Etymology

Origin of lasting

First recorded in 1125–75 lasting for def. 1; 1775–85 lasting for def. 2; Middle English (adjective); last ² + -ing ²

Example Sentences

This national study reinforces the idea that Montessori's century-old model remains a powerful tool for early education, producing lasting benefits for children and communities.

From Science Daily

A less severe yellow warning is already in place for most areas north of Dundee throughout New Year's Day, lasting until midnight on Sunday.

From BBC

But in some cases, the mania led to lasting change: individual traders successfully ousted the chief executive of Opendoor in August.

From The Wall Street Journal

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said: "We urge restraint and continued diplomacy, with a view to reaching a lasting solution."

From Barron's

"The lasting influences of the temperance movement went on for quite a long time," Ms Marshall says.

From BBC

Related Words

• abiding
• continuing
• deep-rooted
• durable
• eternal
• everlasting
• indelible
• lifelong
• long-term
• permanent
• stable