English Explanatory Dictionary

shortgevity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The state or condition of lasting for only a short period of time, in contrast to longevity.

Pronunciation

/ˌʃɔːtˈd͡ʒɛ.vɪ.ti/ /ˌʃɔɹtˈd͡ʒɛ.vɪ.ti/

Word forms

shortgevity short-gevity

Etymology

Blend of short + longevity. Or more precisely, from short + -gevity, a back-formation from longevity, specifically in the spoken form /lɒŋˈdʒɛvɪti/.

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