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lifespanthe length of time for which a person or organism lives or a thing functions

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the length of time for which a person or organism lives or a thing functions

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlaɪfˌspæn/

Example Sentences

  • My goldfish had a surprisingly long lifespan of 8 years, which is longer than most of my friendships.
  • Scientists are studying ways to increase the human lifespan.
  • The lifespan of a mayfly is only one day, making them the ultimate procrastinators of the insect world.

lifespan

NOUN

[/ˈlaɪfˌspæn/]

the length of time for which a person or organism lives or a thing functions

the length of time for which a person or organism lives or a thing functions
💡 Concept

the length of time for which a person or organism lives or a thing functions

Through timespan and wingspan, we witness a lifespan!
🎵 Rhyme

Through timespan and wingspan, we witness a lifespan!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈlaɪfˌspæn/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈlaɪfˌspæn/

🌳Etymology

Rootlife
Suffix-span

🎵Rhyme

wingspantimespan
wingspan
timespan

🔗Collocations

average lifespan
extend lifespan
human lifespan
shorten lifespan
natural lifespan
product lifespan

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My goldfish had a surprisingly long lifespan of 8 years, which is longer than most of my friendships.

Scientists are studying ways to increase the human lifespan.

😄 Fun example

The lifespan of a mayfly is only one day, making them the ultimate procrastinators of the insect world.

Regular exercise can significantly extend your lifespan.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

lifetimelongevitylife expectancydurationexistence

Antonyms

deathmortalityend

Related

agingsurvivalhealthbiologytime

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