longevous
English
editEtymology
editFrom Latin longaevus, from longus (“long”) + aevum (“age”).
Pronunciation
edit- (UK) IPA(key): /lɒnˈd͡ʒiː.vəs/, /lɒŋˈd͡ʒiː.vəs/
- (US, Canada) IPA(key): /lɑnˈd͡ʒiː.vəs/, /lɔnˈd͡ʒiː.vəs/
- Rhymes: -iːvəs
Adjective
editlongevous (comparative more longevous, superlative most longevous)
- (rare) Long-lasting, especially of life.
- Grandfather was incredibly longevous: he lived to be 105 years old.
Synonyms
edit- long-lived, permanent; see also Thesaurus:lasting
Derived terms
editRelated terms
editTranslations
editLong-lasting
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