longevity
noun
lonĀ·gevĀ·iĀ·ty
| \ lƤn-Ėje-vÉ-tÄ
, lČÆn-\
, lČÆn-\
Definition of longevity
1a
: a long duration of individual life
The members of that family are noted for their longevity.
b
: length of life
a study of longevity
2
: long continuance : permanence, durability
longevity in office is also an asset— Spencer Parratt
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Examples of longevity in a Sentence
His longevity was remarkable considering he had been so sick when he was a child.
Better medical treatment has led to greater longevity.
a study of human longevity
The longevity of a car's tires depends on how the car is driven.
They're trying to increase the product's longevity.
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In an interview earlier this year, McLean talked about the secret to the longevity of the band. — Alison Medley, Houston Chronicle, "Backstreet Boys bring high energy to Houston fans for their 'DNA World Tour'," 31 Aug. 2019 The raft probably increases the longevity and distance of certain taxonomic groups. — Mark Fischetti, Scientific American, "Donāt Believe the Hype: The Pumice Raft Wonāt Save the Great Barrier Reef," 30 Aug. 2019 Thereās a lot of directions Serkis could take the sequel, but having the latest Venom-centric event in his periphery could certainly help him ensure the longevity of the franchise. — Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, "Will Andy Serkis Take 'Venom 2' in a Darker Direction?," 8 Aug. 2019 The stripās achievement, and a significant reason for its longevity, is its creation of a space of inquiry that is never closed off. — Nicole Rudick, The New Yorker, "How āPeanutsā Created a Space for Thinking," 6 Aug. 2019 The Missionsā bullpen is built for longevity as Sweet said the organization focuses on building multiple-inning pitchers. — Alex Miller, ExpressNews.com, "Pitching staff carrying Missions into final month of season," 5 Aug. 2019 The Natick crew has been experimenting with different ways to encapsulate nutrients in the discs for longevity. — Tyler Kord, Popular Mechanics, "Cooking (and Shrinking) the Modern Combat Ration," 29 June 2019 Loneliness takes a physical toll, according to researchers, and is worse for longevity than being obese or physically inactive. — Kelsey Gee, WSJ, "Houseparty Chat App Co-Founder Sees āLoneliness Epidemicā on the Horizon," 22 May 2019 Being the internetās flavor of the month is not exactly a recipe for career longevity. — Constance Grady, Vox, "Noah Centineo and the rise of the wholesome internet boyfriend, explained," 28 Sep. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'longevity.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for longevity
longevity
noun
English Language Learners Definition of longevity
: long life : the fact of living for many years
: length of life
: the length of time that something or someone lasts or continues
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longevity
noun
lonĀ·gevĀ·iĀ·ty
| \ lƤn-Ėjev-Ét-Ä, lČÆn-
\
\
plural longevities
Medical Definition of longevity
1
: a long duration of individual life
attributed his longevity to daily exercise and a healthy diet
2
: length of life
studies in longevity
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