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longevity

/lɑnˈd͡ʒɛv.ə.ti/noun4 syllables

Longevity means: duration of service.

Synonyms for longevity4

noun, as in duration of service

length of service

noun, as in the property of being long-lived

seniority

also used for longevity

long-livedness, permanence

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What does longevity mean?2

noun

1

duration of service“her longevity as a star”

2

the property of being long-lived

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Longevity in a sentence

  • The quality, not the longevity, of one's life is what is important.Adelpa
  • If you aim for longevity, think about giving up smoking.Nuel
  • The carp's longevity is unmolested by the turmoil of the millipede.kebukebu
  • The secret of longevity is to choose your parents carefully.patgfisher
  • The barber needs to increase the longevity of his towels.Amastan
  • Quitting smoking is a wise choice for longevity.Nuel
  • There have been many revolutions over the last century, but perhaps none as significant as the longevity revolution.al_ex_an_der
  • Being in bad spirits can lead to serious illness, while laughing out loud can increase longevity.DJ_Saidez

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of longevity

as a noun

plural
longevities