long-lasting

[ lawng-las-ting, -lah-sting, long- ]

adjective

1. enduring or existing for a long period of time:

   a long-lasting friendship.

2. effective for a relatively long period of time:

   a long-lasting pain reliever.

3. resisting the effects of wear or use over a long period:

   a long-lasting fabric used for work clothes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of long-lasting¹

First recorded in 1520–30

Example Sentences

They hope it will help them find a way to treat those who struggle with long-lasting symptoms of stress.

From Science Daily

To achieve a longer-lasting effect in patients, the researchers set out to design a device that could expand and contract on demand.

From Science Daily

Prohibition in Mexico was not as widespread or long-lasting as its cousin up north, but it did require the same circumventing of laws in order to be able to serve alcohol within city limits.

From Salon

Shipka also knows a thing or two about the nature of a long-lasting friendship like the ones seen in “Sweethearts.”

From Salon

Far worse will be the long-lasting erosion of the integrity of the department, whose fidelity to the principle of justice without fear or favor is a cornerstone of American democracy.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• abiding
• durable