long-lived

[ lawng-lahyvd, -livd, long- ]

adjective

1. having a long life, existence, or duration:

   a long-lived man; long-lived fame.

2. (of an object) lasting or functioning a long time:

   a long-lived battery.

long-lived

adjective

1. having long life, existence, or currency

Derived Forms

• ˌlong-ˈlivedness, noun

Other Words From

• long-livedness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of long-lived¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; long ¹, lived

Example Sentences

"Fat cells are long-lived cells. On average, they live for ten years before our body replaces them with new cells," Hinte says.

From Science Daily

There’s even a water tower in the center of town painted to look like it’s held up by the long-lived lollipops.

From Salon

The reaction creates helium and not the long-lived radioactive waste of the fission process which is used in existing nuclear power stations.

From BBC

Newhart, known for his dry delivery and iconic satire, began his comedy career in 1960, recording a pair of stand-up specials that year, sweeping the nation and earning the jokester a long-lived sitcom career.

From Salon

A lot of my friends and family already knew my thoughts and knew I wasn't going to be someone that had a long-lived career.

From BBC

Related Words

• durable
• long-lasting