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单词 longevity
释义

longevity

[ lon-jev-i-tee, lawn- ]
/ lɒnˈdʒɛv ɪ ti, lɔn- /
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noun

a long individual life; great duration of individual life: Our family is known for its longevity.
the length or duration of life: research in human longevity.
length of service, tenure, etc.; seniority: promotions based on longevity.

Origin of longevity

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

Words nearby longevity

long-eared owl, Long Eaton, long elevator muscle of rib, longer, longeron, longevity, longevous, long extensor muscle of big toe, long extensor muscle of thumb, long extensor muscle of toes, long face
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British Dictionary definitions for longevity

longevity
/ (lɒnˈdʒɛvɪtɪ) /

noun

long life
relatively long duration of employment, service, etc

Derived forms of longevity

longevous (lɒnˈdʒiːvəs), adjective

Word Origin for longevity

C17: from Late Latin longaevitās, from Latin longaevus long-lived, from longus long 1 + aevum age
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for longevity

longevity
[ lŏn-jĕvĭ-tē ]

n.

Duration of an individual life beyond the norm for the species.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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