English Explanatory Dictionary

longevous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Long-lasting, especially of life.

Pronunciation

/lɒnˈd͡ʒiː.vəs/ /lɒŋˈd͡ʒiː.vəs/ /lɑnˈd͡ʒiː.vəs/ /lɔnˈd͡ʒiː.vəs/

Word forms

longevous more longevous most longevous

Etymology

From Latin longaevus, from longus (“long”) + aevum (“age”).

Synonyms

long-lived permanent

Related words

age centenarian longevity

Derived words

longevously
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