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long-lived

American  
[lawng-lahyvd, -livd, long-] / ˈlɔŋˈlaɪvd, -ˈlɪvd, ˈlɒŋ- /

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 British  

adjective

  1. having long life, existence, or currency

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Other Word Forms

  • long-livedness noun

Etymology

Origin of long-lived

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

Example Sentences

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The alternatives asset industry is focused on raising permanent capital due to long-lived fee income.

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The alternatives asset industry is focused on raising permanent capital due to long-lived fee income.

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Another factor to consider is that my family tends to be long-lived — I still have a grandparent living independently at age 102.

From MarketWatch

With production growth expected to plateau by the end of the decade, U.S. energy companies are increasingly weighing longer-lived supply sources.

From MarketWatch

Developers must also ensure a steady pipeline of fresh content for today's long-lived online games, with "Rainbow Six" facing competition from incumbents such as "Call of Duty", "Valorant" or "Overwatch".

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