longevity

[ lon-jev-i-tee, lawn- ]
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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.

  1. length of service, tenure, etc.; seniority: promotions based on longevity.

Origin of longevity

1
From the Latin word longaevitās, dating back to 1605–15. See longevous, -ity

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British Dictionary definitions for longevity

longevity

/ (lɒnˈdʒɛvɪtɪ) /


noun
  1. long life

  2. relatively long duration of employment, service, etc

Origin of longevity

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

Derived forms of longevity

  • longevous (lɒnˈdʒiːvəs), adjective

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