longevity

«longevity» in Mova's school dictionary: living a long life: «Tortoises are famous for their… — its meaning for a pupil, its sense in the lessons and examples.

part of speech

noun (longevity, uncountable)

meaning for a pupil

1) Longevity means living a long life: «Tortoises are famous for their longevity». tree →

2) Longevity can also mean lasting for a long time, like the longevity of a building or a TV show. tree →

sense in the lessons

In science and health lessons about animals, healthy habits and old age; in news and sport it praises a long career. Phrases: «the secret of longevity», «known for its longevity».

examples

• Giant tortoises are known for their longevity. tree →
• Exercise and good food can help longevity. tree →
• The longevity of the old bridge surprised the engineers. tree →
• Some trees have amazing longevity and live thousands of years. tree →
• Japan is famous for the longevity of its people. tree →
• The singer's longevity is impressive; she has performed for decades. tree →
• What is the secret of longevity? Grandma says porridge. tree →
• Greenland sharks hold a record for longevity. tree →

note

Uncountable. Say «lon-JEV-ih-tee». Formal word; in speech say «living a long time». Myth: no single food guarantees longevity.

Trees and pragmatics

Every meaning and example of «longevity» parsed by Mova, each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.