Meanings
The length of time for which a person or animal lives or a thing functions.
وہ وقت جو کسی شخص یا جانور کی زندگی کا دورانیہ یا کسی چیز کا کام کرنے کا وقت ہوتا ہے۔
عمر
umar
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- average lifespan
- lifespan of a species
- lifespan extension
Example Sentences
The average lifespan of a dog is about 10 to 13 years.
کتے کی اوسط عمر تقریباً 10 سے 13 سال ہوتی ہے۔
Katte ki ausat umar taqreeban 10 se 13 saal hoti hai.
Scientists are studying ways to increase human lifespan.
سائنسدان انسان کی عمر بڑھانے کے طریقوں کا مطالعہ کر رہے ہیں۔
Sciencesdan insaan ki umar barhane ke tareeqon ka mutala kar rahe hain.
The lifespan of electronic devices has significantly improved over the years.
برقی آلات کی عمر سالوں کے دوران نمایاں طور پر بہتر ہوئی ہے۔
Barqi alaat ki umar saloun ke doran numaayan tor par behtar hui hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a span as a bridge over time that represents the life journey.
Imagine an hourglass showing the sand flowing, symbolizing the passage of life.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
زندگی ہم نے ایک خواب کی طرح گزاری ہے، ہر لمحہ بیگانہ اپنے آپ سے گزرتی ہے۔
Zindagi hum ne aik khwab ki tarah guzari hai, Har lamha begana apne aap se guzarti hai.
Life we have spent like a dream, Every moment passes estranged from itself.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
عمر کا کیا اعتبار
umar ka kya aitbaar
What trust can be placed in life span?
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "life + span" — period of duration of life
First known use: 20th century
The term 'lifespan' has been in use since the early 20th century, combining the word 'life' and 'span' to denote the duration of individual life.