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Noun: longevity  lón'je-vu-tee
  1. The property of being long-lived
    "The longevity of the tortoise is remarkable";
    - seniority
     
  2. The duration of time someone has served in a particular position or organization
    "His longevity in the position was remarkable";
    - length of service

Derived forms: longevities

Type of: longness, oldness

Encyclopedia: Longevity