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long-lived

long-lived
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [lawng, long lahyvd, livd]
    • /lɔŋ, lɒŋ laɪvd, lɪvd/
    • /lɒŋ lɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lawng, long lahyvd, livd]
    • /lɔŋ, lɒŋ laɪvd, lɪvd/

Definitions of long-lived word

  • adjective long-lived having a long life, existence, or duration: a long-lived man; long-lived fame. 1
  • adjective long-lived (of an object) lasting or functioning a long time: a long-lived battery. 1
  • adjective long-lived Something that is long-lived lives or lasts for a long time. 0
  • adjective long-lived having long life, existence, or currency 0
  • adjective long-lived having or tending to have a long life span or existence 0
  • adjective long-lived Having a long lifespan; surviving for a long period of time. 0

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Origin of long-lived

First appearance:

before 1375
One of the 22% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1375-1425; See origin at long1, lived

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Parts of speech for Long-lived

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

long-lived popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for long-lived

adj long-lived

  • durable — able to resist wear, decay, etc., well; lasting; enduring.
  • long-lasting — enduring or existing for a long period of time: a long-lasting friendship.
  • abiding — An abiding feeling, memory, or interest is one that you have for a very long time.
  • chronic — A chronic illness or disability lasts for a very long time. Compare acute.
  • lasting — continuing or enduring a long time; permanent; durable: a lasting friendship.

Antonyms for long-lived

adj long-lived

  • band-aid — A Band-Aid is a small piece of sticky tape that you use to cover small cuts or wounds on your body.
  • curtate — shortened
  • deciduous — A deciduous tree or bush is one that loses its leaves in the autumn every year.
  • flasher — a brief, sudden burst of bright light: a flash of lightning.

adjective long-lived

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