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Synonyms & Similar Words
endurance
lifespan
durability
sustainability
permanence
continuity
persistence
stability
tenacity
staying power
length of life
extended life
prolonged life
long life
extended lifespan
prolonged lifespan
lastingness
continuance
protraction
prolongation
sustenance
maintenance
preservation
conservation
survival
existence
vitality
vigor
healthiness
robustness
hardness
resilience
strength
fortitude
toughness
resistance
buoyancy
liveliness
spryness
youthfulness
agelessness
timelessness
abidingness
enduringness
lasting quality.
Meaning of Longevity
The primary meaning of the word "Longevity" refers to the state or fact of living for a long time.
Definitions
- The state or fact of living for a long time: used to describe the length of time that a person, animal, or thing remains alive or in good condition.
- The quality or fact of being long-lasting: used to describe the ability of something to last or continue for a long time.
Etymology of Longevity
The word "Longevity" comes from the Latin words "longus" meaning long and "aevum" meaning age, with the suffix "-ity" added to form a noun.
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the length of time that a person or thing remains alive or in good condition.
Example Uses
- The company's longevity is a testament to its ability to adapt to changing market conditions.
- The researcher's study on the longevity of certain species of plants has shed new light on the importance of conservation.
- The athlete's longevity in the sport is due to her rigorous training and healthy lifestyle.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
brevity
transience
impermanence
fleetingness
temporariness
shortness
briefness
momentariness
ephemerality
fragility
vulnerability
susceptibility
weakness
frailty
feebleness
infirmity
mortality
death
extinction
annihilation
destruction
demise
downfall
collapse.