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longevous

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /lɒnˈd͡ʒiː.vəs/
  • UK: /lɒŋˈd͡ʒiː.vəs/
  • Canada, US: /lɑnˈd͡ʒiː.vəs/
  • Canada, US: /lɔnˈd͡ʒiː.vəs/
  • rhymes with -iːvəs

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adj

Meaning 1

Long-lasting, especially of life.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: rare

Examples

  • Grandfather was incredibly longevous: he lived to be 105 years old.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Latin longaevus, from longus (“long”) + aevum (“age”).

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Bulgarian: дълголетен (dǎlgoleten) — long-lasting
  • German: langlebig — long-lasting
  • Polish: długowieczny — long-lasting