longevity

[ lon-jev-i-tee, lawn- ]

noun

1. a long individual life; great duration of individual life:

   Our family is known for its longevity.

2. the length or duration of life:

   research in human longevity.

3. length of service, tenure, etc.; seniority:

   promotions based on longevity.

longevity

/ lɒnˈdʒɛvɪtɪ; lɒnˈdʒiːvəs /

noun

1. long life
2. relatively long duration of employment, service, etc

Derived Forms

• longevous, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of longevity¹

From the Latin word longaevitās, dating back to 1605–15. See longevous, -ity

Word History and Origins

Origin of longevity¹

C17: from Late Latin longaevitās, from Latin longaevus long-lived, from longus long ¹+ aevum age

Example Sentences

Haynes’ remarkable longevity as a performer was underscored over the decades whenever he played at New York City’s venerable jazz club Birdland.

From Los Angeles Times

Recently, strength training has become a hot topic in the world of exercise, in part because research continues to show its benefits for health and longevity.

From Los Angeles Times

Want to know the secret to longevity?

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UCLA’s Senior Scholars Program at Longevity Center isn’t free, but it offers the ability to audit one class for $175 and up to four classes for $625.

From Los Angeles Times

Also, strength training has been linked to longevity, as The Times’ Deborah Vankin reported recently.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• durability
• endurance