lon·gev·i·ty (l n-j v  -t , lôn-)n. pl. lon·gev·i·ties 1. a. Long life; great duration of life: His longevity vexed his heirs. b. Length or duration of life: comparing the longevities of the two peoples. 2. Long duration or continuance, as in an occupation: had unusual longevity in the company; her longevity as a star. [Late Latin longaevit  s, from Latin longaevus, ancient : longus, long; see del-1 in Indo-European roots + aevum, age; see aiw- in Indo-European roots.]lon·ge vous (-jv s) adj. |
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