long-lasting

American  

[lawng-las-ting, -lah-sting, long-] / ˈlɔŋˈlæs tɪŋ, -ˈlɑ stɪŋ, ˈlɒŋ- /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of long-lasting

First recorded in 1520–30

Example Sentences

Others in the industry have taken a more optimistic view that demand will be long-lasting, with consistent growth.

From The Wall Street Journal

How the coming year plays out will have enormous, long-lasting consequences.

From The Wall Street Journal

"You solve a problem, then move on to the next. The insights outlined in this collaborative paper will help future researchers at Argonne, UChicago PME and elsewhere create safer, longer-lasting materials for tomorrow's batteries."

From Science Daily

Jonathan Spencer suggests that more radical measures may be required, to ensure long-lasting biodiversity improvements.

From BBC

But some passengers and crew members have been diagnosed with long-lasting and severe illnesses.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• abiding
• durable