lasting

[ las-ting, lah-sting ]

adjective

1. continuing or enduring a long time; permanent; durable:

   a lasting friendship.

noun

1. a strong, durable, closely woven fabric for shoe uppers, coverings on buttons, etc.
2. Archaic. the quality of surviving or continuing and maintaining strength, effectiveness, etc.

lasting

/ ˈlɑːstɪŋ /

adjective

1. permanent or enduring

noun

1. a strong durable closely woven fabric used for shoe uppers, etc

Derived Forms

• ˈlastingly, adverb
• ˈlastingness, noun

Other Word Forms

• lasting·ly adverb
• lasting·ness noun
• un·lasting adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of lasting¹

First recorded in 1125–75 lasting fordef 1; 1775–85 lasting fordef 2; Middle English (adjective); last ² + -ing ²

Example Sentences

The teens described shattered bodies, sleepless nights and lasting trauma at Eis’ sentencing hearing, according to the Ventura County district attorney’s office.

From Los Angeles Times

After a trial lasting more than three years, the court gave its long-awaited verdict on Tuesday.

From BBC

“And as we come together to prepare, we will help small businesses, create local jobs and implement lasting environmental and transportation improvements that will leave a legacy in our city for generations to come.”

From Los Angeles Times

Guterres stressed the UN's support for "meaningful efforts towards a just, lasting and comprehensive peace that fully upholds Ukraine's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity".

From BBC

The cast also shaved each other's heads before filming and got shared tattoos afterwards, speaking about how they wanted to mark what had been a "formative" experience, building lasting friendships.

From BBC

Related Words

• abiding
• continuing
• deep-rooted
• durable
• eternal
• everlasting
• indelible
• lifelong
• long-term
• longstanding
• permanent
• stable