longevity

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Latin longaevitās, from longaevus (ancient, aged) +‎ -itās

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /lɒŋˈdʒɛ.vɪ.ti/, /lɒnˈdʒɛ.vɪ.ti/

Noun

longevity (countable and uncountable, plural longevities)

  1. The quality of being long-lasting, especially of life
    Grandfather had incredible longevity: he lived to be 105 years old!

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