How to Pronounce Longevity
Longevity
lɑn'dʒɛvɪti
Syllables:
lon·gev·i·ty
Part of speech:
noun
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Definition
Longevity means living for a long time or lasting for many years.
Examples
- Eating healthy food can help people have longevity.
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Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| increase longevity | collocation | inCREASE lonGEVity | Exercise can increase longevity and improve quality of life. |
| promote longevity | collocation | proMOTE lonGEVity | A balanced diet helps promote longevity. |
| enhance longevity | collocation | enHANCE lonGEVity | Scientists study genes that enhance longevity. |
| longevity risk | collocation | lonGEVity RISK | Insurance companies assess longevity risk carefully. |
Fun Fact
Longevity comes from the Latin 'longaevitas,' combining 'longus' (long) and 'aevum' (age), originally used to describe a long lifetime but now also refers to durability or lasting success.
Word Family
noun
longevity
the fact of living for a long time or lasting a long time
"Eating healthy food can help increase your longevity."
adjective
long-lived
living for a long time
"Turtles are long-lived animals."
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