duration

[ doo-rey-shuhn, dyoo- ]

noun

1. the length of time something continues or exists (often used with the ).
2. continuance in time.
3. (in the philosophy of Bergson) a temporal continuum, intuitively known, within which the élan vital operates.

duration

/ djʊˈreɪʃən /

noun

1. the length of time that something lasts or continues

Derived Forms

• duˈrational, adjective

Other Words From

• du·ration·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of duration¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Medieval Latin dūrātiōn-, stem of dūrātiō, from Latin dūrāt(us) “lasted” (past participle of dūrāre “to last”; dure ² ) + -iō -ion

Word History and Origins

Origin of duration¹

C14: from Medieval Latin dūrātiō, from Latin dūrāre to last

Example Sentences

Thirty-four percent of mothers said stay-at-home orders facilitated easier breastfeeding at home, stronger mother-child bonding, and extended breastfeeding duration for many women.

From Science Daily

The stock has been highly volatile for the duration of its existence, rallying and cratering in close connection with Trump’s personal and political fortunes.

From Salon

Rahmani added that the case can't reasonably be paused for the duration of Trump's presidency because he, like any other criminal defendant, has a right to a speedy trial.

From Salon

Human beings are notoriously bad at what’s known as affective forecasting, or accurately predicting the intensity and duration of our emotional experiences in the future.

From Los Angeles Times

If they choose the latter, they’ll have to submit data every month to the state about their fees, the percentage of advances repaid, the duration of the advances and the total number of advances made.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• continuation
• extent
• period
• span