longevity
nounfeminineformal/lõʒɨviˈdadɨ/medium
lon·ge·vi·da·de
Definition
Long duration of life; length of life.
The longevity of sea turtles is remarkable.
Good genetics and lifestyle can promote longevity.
Common collocations
human longevityincrease longevitylife expectancy and longevity
Etymology
Do latim 'longaevitas', de 'longus' (longo) + 'aevum' (idade, época).