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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary lon·gev·i·ty ETYMOLOGY Late Latin longaevitas, from Latin longaevus long-lived, from longus long + aevum age — more at aye DATE 1615 1. a. a long duration of individual life b. length of life a study of longevity 2. long continuance : permanence , durability English Etymology longevity 1615, from L.L. longævitas "great age, long life," from L.longævus "long-lived," from longus "long" (adj.) + ævum"lifetime, age." Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 longevity lon·gev·ity / lCn5dVevEti; NAmE lB:n-; lC:n- / noun[U] (formal) long life; the fact of lasting a long time 长寿；长命；持久: We wish you both health and longevity. 我们祝愿您俩健康长寿。 He prides himself on the longevity of the company. 他为公司悠久的历史而感到骄傲。 Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged lon·gev·i·ty \länˈjevəd.ē, lȯn-, -ətē, -i\ noun (-es) Etymology: Late Latin longaevitas, from Latin longaevus long-lived (from longus long + aevum age, lifetime) + -itas -ity — more at long , aye 1. a. : a long duration of individual life < his longevity was remarkable, considering the fact that he had been sickly as a child > < longevity of metal parts is increased by this new process — Report: General Motors Corp. > b. : length of life < studies in longevity > 2. : long continuance : seniority < longevity in office is also an asset — Spencer Parratt > < held a remarkable record for parliamentary longevity — Time > |
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