lon·gev·i·ty

(lŏn-jĕv′ĭ-tē, lôn-)

n. pl. lon·gev·i·ties

a. Long life; great duration of life: His longevity vexed his heirs.

b. Length or duration of life or viability: comparing the longevity of men and women; factors that affect the longevity of seeds.

2. Long duration or continuance, as in an occupation: had unusual longevity in the company; her longevity as a star.

[Late Latin longaevitās, from Latin longaevus, ancient : longus, long; see del- in Indo-European roots + aevum, age; see aiw- in Indo-European roots.]

lon·ge′vous (-jē′vəs) adj.

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lon•ge•vous

(lɒnˈdʒi vəs, lɔn-)

adj. Archaic.

long-lived; living to a great age.

[1670–80; < Latin longaevus aged]

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