longevity
gb/lɔnd͡ʒˈɛvəti/ us/lɔnd͡ʒˈɛvəti/
C1
Engelsk
hosszú élet, tartósság, hosszú fennállás, hosszú élettartam
SUBSTANTIV
C1
1
hosszú élet
A2
Bruksmønster:
[someone's/something's] longevity; longevity of [someone/something]
Regular exercise and good medical care can contribute to greater longevity.
A rendszeres testmozgás és a jó orvosi ellátás hozzájárulhat a hosszabb élethez.
The village is famous for the longevity of its residents.
A falu arról híres, hogy lakói sokáig élnek.
Researchers are studying the genes that may influence human longevity.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
A healthy diet may help with longevity.
Az egészséges étrend hozzájárulhat a hosszú élethez.
Her family is known for longevity.
A családjában sokan élnek magas kort.
Vanlig feil:
Do not confuse longevity with length; longevity usually refers to how long a person, animal, or living thing lives.
Betydning
long life or lifespan
Ordkombinasjoner
human longevity
|increased longevity
|greater longevity
|exceptional longevity
|average longevity
|promote longevity
|improve longevity
|factors in longevity
|the secret to longevity
|longevity research
Synonymer
long life (simpler and more everyday)
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lifespan (refers more directly to the length of life, not necessarily a long one)
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life expectancy (usually a statistical average for a group)
Antonymer
short life (the opposite condition of not living long)
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early death (focuses on dying sooner than expected)
Temaer
health
|aging
|biology
Definisjon
living for a long time
The state or fact of living for a long time, especially compared with what is typical.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
2
Bruksmønster:
the longevity of [something]; [something's] longevity
The longevity of the brand depends on its ability to attract younger customers.
A márka hosszú távú fennmaradása attól függ, mennyire tudja megszólítani a fiatalabb vásárlókat.
Good design can improve the longevity of a product.
A jó tervezés növelheti egy termék tartósságát.
Few pop songs have the cultural longevity of that classic hit.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
The company wants to increase the longevity of its products.
A vállalat növelni szeretné termékei élettartamát.
His career has had impressive longevity.
Pályafutása lenyűgözően hosszú ideje tart.
Vanlig feil:
Longevity in this sense does not mean physical length; it means long duration or lasting success.
Betydning
long-lasting existence or success
Ordkombinasjoner
product longevity
|brand longevity
|career longevity
|political longevity
|commercial longevity
|cultural longevity
|ensure longevity
|increase longevity
|the longevity of a company
|the longevity of a battery
Synonymer
durability (often refers to physical strength or resistance to wear)
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lasting power (emphasizes the ability to remain popular, effective, or successful)
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endurance (suggests continuing despite difficulty or pressure)
Antonymer
short-livedness (the quality of lasting only a short time)
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fragility (suggests being easily damaged or unable to last)
Temaer
business
|work
|technology
|culture
Definisjon
the ability of something to last for a long time
The quality of lasting, remaining useful, or continuing successfully for a long time.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
longevity
IPA
GB/lɔnd͡ʒˈɛvəti/
US/lɔnd͡ʒˈɛvəti/
Stavelser og trykk
longev - ity (2 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ity)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
- Base: longevity
- Plural: longevities, longevity
Uttrykk
healthy longevity
1/hˈɛlθi lɔnd͡ʒˈɛvəti/
fixed phrase
long life in good health
living a long life while staying healthy
Eksempler
- The program focuses on healthy longevity through exercise, nutrition, and preventive care.
- Public health experts want to extend healthy longevity, not just overall lifespan.
- Sleep, social connection, and regular movement are often linked to healthy longevity.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- Walking every day can support healthy longevity.
- The goal is healthy longevity, not just a longer life.
longevity annuity
1/lɔnd͡ʒˈɛvəti ənˈuɪti/
fixed phrase
technical
late-life income insurance
an insurance-like retirement product that pays money later in life if you live a long time
Eksempler
- Some retirees buy a longevity annuity to protect against outliving their savings.
- A longevity annuity can provide income starting at age 80 or 85.
- Financial advisers may recommend a longevity annuity as part of a retirement plan.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- A longevity annuity can help a retiree later in life.
- He bought a longevity annuity for future income.
longevity economy
1/lɔnd͡ʒˈɛvəti ɪkˈɑnəmi/
fixed phrase
business
market shaped by older adults
business and economic activity connected with people living longer and older adults buying goods and services
Eksempler
- Companies are creating new products for the growing longevity economy.
- Travel, housing, finance, and technology are all part of the longevity economy.
- Policymakers see the longevity economy as both a challenge and an opportunity.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- The longevity economy is growing as people live longer.
- Many companies sell products for the longevity economy.
longevity escape velocity
1/lɔnd͡ʒˈɛvəti ɪskˈeɪp vəlˈɑsəti/
fixed phrase
technical
lifespan extension outpacing aging
the idea that future medicine might extend life faster than people age
Eksempler
- Some futurists argue that advances in biotechnology could eventually lead to longevity escape velocity.
- Most scientists treat claims about longevity escape velocity with caution.
- The conference included a debate on whether longevity escape velocity is realistic.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- Longevity escape velocity is still only an idea.
- Scientists disagree about longevity escape velocity.
longevity gene
1/lɔnd͡ʒˈɛvəti d͡ʒˈin/
fixed phrase
technical
gene linked to longer life
a gene that may help a person or animal live longer
Eksempler
- Scientists have identified several possible longevity genes in families with many centenarians.
- A so-called longevity gene may affect how the body responds to cellular stress.
- Lifestyle still matters, even if someone carries genetic variants linked to longevity.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- Researchers are studying a possible longevity gene.
- A longevity gene does not guarantee a long life.
longevity risk
1/lɔnd͡ʒˈɛvəti ɹˈɪsk/
fixed phrase
technical
risk of outliving assumptions
the risk that retirement money or pension funds must last longer because people live longer than expected
Eksempler
- Pension funds use complex models to estimate longevity risk.
- Annuities can help individuals manage longevity risk in retirement.
- As life expectancy rises, governments face greater longevity risk in public pension systems.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- A pension plan must think about longevity risk.
- If people live longer, longevity risk increases.