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- [lawng-turm, long-]
- /ˈlɔŋˌtɜrm, ˈlɒŋ-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [lawng-turm, long-]
- /ˈlɔŋˌtɜrm, ˈlɒŋ-/
Definitions of longterm word
- adjective longterm covering a relatively long period of time: a long-term lease. 1
- adjective longterm maturing over or after a relatively long period of time: a long-term loan; a long-term bond. 1
- adjective longterm (of a capital gain or loss) derived from the sale or exchange of an asset held for more than a specified time, as six months or one year. 1
- noun longterm Alternative spelling of long-term. 1
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Origin of longterm
First appearance:
before 1905 One of the 15% newest English words
First recorded in 1905-10
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Longterm
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
longterm popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
longterm usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for longterm
adj longterm
- deep-rooted — Deep-rooted means the same as deep-seated.
- indelible — making marks that cannot be erased, removed, or the like: indelible ink.
- durable — able to resist wear, decay, etc., well; lasting; enduring.
- continuing — not ended; ongoing
- abiding — An abiding feeling, memory, or interest is one that you have for a very long time.
Antonyms for longterm
adj longterm
- temporary — an office worker hired, usually through an agency on a per diem basis, for a short period of time.
- transient — not lasting, enduring, or permanent; transitory.
- impermanent — not permanent or enduring; transitory.
- fleeting — swift; rapid: to be fleet of foot; a fleet horse.
- passing — going by or past; elapsing: He was feeling better with each passing day.
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