longevity

Meanings

• noun

  The length of time that a person or thing lives or that a non renewable resource lasts.

  - "The longevity of the battery is a crucial consideration when purchasing a new laptop."
  - "Studies have shown that certain lifestyle choices can significantly increase human longevity."

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Synonyms

permanence

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with longevity
vitality , piety , city

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Variants

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longevities , longevity

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'longus' meaning 'long' and 'vitas' meaning 'life'.

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Trivia

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1. The oldest known living organism is a bacterium named Ming the Oceanic, which is estimated to be over 2,000 years old.

2. The longest-lived person on record is Jeanne Calment, who lived to be 122 years and 164 days old.

3. The oldest known civilization is the Sumerian civilization, which emerged around 4500 BC.

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Related Concepts

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1. Vitality: A state of being strong, healthy, and active. Vitality is closely related to longevity as both concepts refer to the ability to live a long and healthy life.

2. Lifespan: The total length of time that an organism lives. Lifespan is a related concept to longevity as it refers to the length of life itself.

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Culture

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In many cultures, longevity is highly valued and celebrated. In Chinese culture, the symbol for longevity is the turtle, which is often depicted with a pearl in its mouth or on its back. In Japanese culture, the number seven is considered lucky and is often associated with longevity.

How to Memorize "longevity"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a long-lasting battery or a long-lived organism.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'longevity' with the image of a long-lived organism or a long-lasting product.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Longevity is a long-lasting life' to remember the definition of the word.

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