adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Long-lasting, especially of life. rare

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

Synonyms

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abidingagedancientantiquechronicconstant

Antonyms

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durablelong-lasting

Example

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

Etymology

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

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