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

The notion — and for some, the reality — of living to 100 is getting increasing attention these days from longevity researchers, authors, financial advisory firms and people in their second half of life.

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He said his longevity was down to whiskey and he was gifted a bottle by The Corps of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers with his military service number engraved.

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Chevron’s acquisition of Hess Corp., completed earlier this year after a tug-of-war with Exxon over assets in Guyana, addressed investors’ concerns about the quality and longevity of Chevron’s international portfolio.

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In addition to offering new insight into aging, the newly identified cells may also be useful in diagnostics and future treatments addressing dysregulated aging, longevity, and diseases linked to aging.

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A longevity drug for women, or a danger to their health?

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