long-term — continuing for, or relating to, a long period of time
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: continuing for, or relating to, a long period of time
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɔːŋ tɜːrm/
Example Sentences
- His long-term plan to become rich was to buy lottery tickets every day for 50 years.
- The company's long-term strategy focuses on sustainable development.
- She made a long-term commitment to learning Korean, even though her brain protested daily.
long-term
ADJECTIVE[/ˈlɔːŋ tɜːrm/]
continuing for, or relating to, a long period of time
She started saving early, knowing the long-term reward would be worth the wait.
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Origin
A compound adjective formed in the early 20th century from the combination of 'long' (extending for a considerable distance or duration) and 'term' (a fixed or limited period of time). Originally used in financial contexts to describe long-term investments, the term gradually expanded into general usage across all fields.
Breakdown
long (adjective: extending for a considerable duration) + term (noun: a period or length of time), combined to form a compound adjective describing something extending over an extended period.
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“His long-term plan to become rich was to buy lottery tickets every day for 50 years.”
“The company's long-term strategy focuses on sustainable development.”
“She made a long-term commitment to learning Korean, even though her brain protested daily.”
“Long-term exposure to sunlight can damage your skin.”
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