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noun
The state or condition of lasting for only a short period of time, in contrast to longevity.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: humorous, often, uncountable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Blend of short + longevity. Or more precisely, from short + -gevity, a back-formation from longevity, specifically in the spoken form /lɒŋˈdʒɛvɪti/.
