lifelong

[ lahyf-lawng, -long ]

adjective

1. lasting or continuing through all or much of one's life:

   lifelong regret.

lifelong

/ ˈlaɪfˌlɒŋ /

adjective

1. lasting for or as if for a lifetime

Word History and Origins

Origin of lifelong¹

1750–60; life + long ¹ (adv.)

Example Sentences

Even with lifelong ART treatment, the virus remains latent in reservoirs throughout the body that can reactivate at any time, and over the long-term, these reservoirs can contribute to chronic inflammation and comorbidities.

From Science Daily

This definition not only ignores cerebral palsy as a lifelong condition but contributes to a lopsided research focus directed only at pediatric care and not care into adulthood and across the lifespan, experts say.

From Science Daily

Gary Morecambe, 58, an author from London, said the family were "genuinely excited" about the auction of their parents' lifelong possessions.

From BBC

"I wanted to pursue research in mathematics, as I've had a lifelong interest in the subject, but never had the opportunity to take part in math-based research until now," Hartman said.

From Science Daily

“And this air could cause lifelong health issues.”

From NewsForKids.net

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