long-term

[ lawng-turm, long- ]

adjective

1. covering a relatively long period of time:

   a long-term lease.

2. maturing over or after a relatively long period of time:

   a long-term loan; a long-term bond.

3. (of a capital gain or loss) derived from the sale or exchange of an asset held for more than a specified time, as six months or one year.

long-term

adjective

1. lasting, staying, or extending over a long time

   long-term prospects

2. finance maturing after a long period of time

   a long-term bond

Word History and Origins

Origin of long-term¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Extreme weather events like heatwaves, heavy rain, and droughts stress plants, which can reduce crop yields and threaten the long-term health of our farms, forests, and biodiversity.

From Science Daily

After purchasing these infrequently used rights, the slow and expensive leasing process deters cities from leasing surplus rights back to irrigators in normal or wet years, which reduces long-term agricultural productivity.

From Science Daily

Unfortunately, the consensus on homelessness is coalescing around a prescription with little chance of long-term success.

From Los Angeles Times

We see this as a good long-term plan, since our new house comes with a completely renovated basement and our town is a desirable location with loads of amenities.

From Salon

Fans turned their ire immediately toward Josh Henson, whose third season as USC’s offensive line coach was professed to be a litmus test of the Trojans’ long-term trajectory up front.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• abiding
• continuing
• deep-rooted
• durable
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• longstanding
• permanent
• stable