noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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Received-Pronunciation:/ˈhɛlθspæn/
General-American:/ˈhɛlθˌspæn/
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noun
Meaning 1
The length of time in one's life where one is generally in good health.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From health + span, modelled after lifespan.
Across languages
Translations
5 source translations are retained for this English entry.
Finnish:
terveysikä
— length of time in one’s life where one is generally in good health
Greek:
υγειοδιάρκεια
(ygeiodiárkeia)
— length of time in one’s life where one is generally in good health
Spanish:
duración sana
— length of time in one’s life where one is generally in good health
Spanish:
periodo saludable
— length of time in one’s life where one is generally in good health
Spanish:
período salutífero
— length of time in one’s life where one is generally in good health