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longevity

[ lon-jev-i-tee, lawn- ]

noun

  1. a long individual life; great duration of individual life:

    Our family is known for its longevity.

  2. the length or duration of life:

    research in human longevity.

  3. length of service, tenure, etc.; seniority:

    promotions based on longevity.



longevity

/ l蓲n藞d蕭蓻v瑟t瑟; l蓲n藞d蕭i藧v蓹s /

noun

  1. long life
  2. relatively long duration of employment, service, etc
鈥淐ollins English Dictionary 鈥 Complete & Unabridged鈥 2012 Digital Edition 漏 William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 漏 HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • longevous, adjective
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亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins

Origin of longevity1

From the Latin word 濒辞苍驳补别惫颈迟腻蝉, dating back to 1605鈥15. See longevous, -ity
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亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins

Origin of longevity1

C17: from Late Latin 濒辞苍驳补别惫颈迟腻蝉, from Latin longaevus long-lived, from longus long 1+ aevum age
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Another criticism of England's set-up - and another aspect which Edwards vowed to correct - has been the apparent lack of succession planning for leadership roles, considering the longevity of Knight's tenure.

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She said the secret to her longevity was "never arguing with anyone, I listen and I do what I like".

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Or are we finally ready to value longevity, craftsmanship and emotional connection to what we wear?

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The unpredictable live premise, combined with its longevity, has helped maintain its status.

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And so I think the thing that is interesting about a romantic relationship 鈥 friendship, stability 鈥 is that that longevity piece is not necessary for stand-up at all.

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