longevity — long life; the fact or state of living for a long time
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: long life; the fact or state of living for a long time
Pronunciation (IPA): /lɔːnˈdʒevəti/
Korean meaning: 장수, 오래 사는 것, 수명
Korean pronunciation: 론**제**버티
Example Sentences
- My grandmother attributes her longevity to eating kimchi every day.
- The longevity of Nokia phones was legendary before smartphones arrived.
- Scientists study blue zones to understand the secrets of human longevity.
longevity
NOUN//lɔːnˈdʒevəti//
long life; the fact or state of living for a long time
A grandmother celebrates her longevity surrounded by four generations of family
Longevity teaches us to cherish brevity with gravity.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'longaevus' meaning 'long-lived', derived from 'longus' (long) and 'aevum' (age, lifetime). The suffix '-ity' was added to form the noun.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother attributes her longevity to eating kimchi every day.”
“The longevity of Nokia phones was legendary before smartphones arrived.”
“Scientists study blue zones to understand the secrets of human longevity.”
“The longevity of this brand proves its quality and reliability.”
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