🇬🇧🇪🇸 longevity - longevidad : English Lesson

Meaning of "longevity" ("longevidad"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Longevity means living for a very long time, or lasting for a very long time. When we talk about people or animals, it means they have a long life. For objects, like a toy or a building, it means they are durable and can last for many, many years without breaking down.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

That pencil has more longevity than my attention span.

The longevity of my little brother’s tantrum is legendary.

My dog’s chew toy has zero longevity—it’s shredded in under five minutes.

My dad says his socks have longevity. I say they have holes.

That turtle has more longevity than my last five goldfish combined.

Each summer the child hugged the old oak; its longevity showed in deep rings and wide roots. The town watched the tree's longevity through storms and dry years. Neighbors thanked the oak for longevity that sheltered picnics and nests. Old books spoke of its longevity, too. The child smiled, promising to protect the tree's longevity.

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This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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