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Definition of longevity

longevity

/lɑːnˈdʒɛv.ə.ti/
lon · gev · i · ty
Adjective:longevous
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• noun

1

Long life or long existence, especially when exceeding the average lifespan of a species or population.

Example

"Regular physical exercise and a balanced diet are widely associated with human longevity."

2

Long service, endurance, or duration in a particular role, career, or field of activity.

Example

"Her remarkable longevity in the publishing industry made her a trusted mentor to younger editors."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Late Latin longaevitas ('length of life'), derived from Latin longaevus ('aged' or 'of great age'), a compound of longus ('long') and aevum ('age' or 'lifetime').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Longevity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/longevity
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