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 Words From

• 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

CPS involvement has been shown to negatively impact prenatal care at birth, which can have lasting impacts, and has also been associated with mental health problems and substance use in children later on.

From Salon

Amsterdam's Mayor Femke Halsema announced a ban on public assembly on Friday lasting at least until the end of the weekend, deeming the city a "high-risk security area".

From BBC

“It won’t be a way to keep them unless you find a lasting way to serve them.”

From Los Angeles Times

In a performance devoid of any positive energy, Pegula struggled to cope with the Czech's huge serves, including 11 aces, and hit just four winners in a match lasting little more than an hour.

From BBC

In a personal victim statement, the court was told the abuse had left a "lasting negative, painful memory" of a large part of the girl's childhood.

From BBC

Related Words

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