longevity
Americannoun
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a long individual life; great duration of individual life.
Our family is known for its longevity.
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the length or duration of life.
research in human longevity.
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length of service, tenure, etc.; seniority.
promotions based on longevity.
noun
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long life
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relatively long duration of employment, service, etc
Other Word Forms
- longevous adjective
Etymology
Origin of longevity
From the Latin word longaevitās, dating back to 1605–15. See longevous, -ity
Example Sentences
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In the defined-contribution system, however, investment risk and longevity risk are all on the individual participant.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
Ingest a small but powerful tab of L.A.-grown protein-rich amino acids optimized to enhance their longevity and fat-burning properties, and let the aminos take you away.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
Reflecting on his time at the station, Mills told Newsbeat his success and longevity as a DJ had been down to having "pretended to be on in my bedroom from the age of six".
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
Before deciding to pursue an offshore treatment, Chitwood consults his fellow longevity enthusiasts.
From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026
Blood pushed all the way to my extremities—the heart is a powerful muscle, the strongest muscle in the body in terms of longevity.
From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth
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