English Explanatory Dictionary

long-lived

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having a long lifespan; surviving for a long period of time.
  2. Of a radioisotope: having a long half-life.

Pronunciation

/ˈlɒŋˈlɪvd/ /ˈlɒŋˈlaɪvd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-long-lived.wav

Word forms

long-lived longer-lived longest-lived

Etymology

From Middle English long-lifed, equivalent to long + life + -ed.

Synonyms

longevous

Antonyms

short-lived

Derived words

long-livedness
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