longevity
intermediateB2/lɒnˈdʒɛvɪti/ · lon-ge-vi-ty
A long duration of life; the length of time someone lives.
Meanings
A long duration of life; the length of time someone lives.
زندگی کا ایک طویل دورانیہ؛ وہ مدت جس میں کوئی شخص زندہ رہتا ہے۔
طول عمر
toul umar
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- longevity of life
- promote longevity
- factors influencing longevity
Example Sentences
Eating a balanced diet can contribute to your longevity.
متوازن غذا کھانا آپ کی طول عمر میں اضافہ کرسکتا ہے۔
Mutawazun ghiza khana aap ki toul umar mein izafa kar sakta hai.
Many researchers study the factors that promote longevity.
بہت سے محققین ایسے عوامل کا مطالعہ کرتے ہیں جو طول عمر کو بڑھاتے ہیں۔
Bohat se muhaqqiqin aise awaamil ka mutala karte hain jo toul umar ko barhate hain.
Regular exercise is often linked to increased longevity.
باقاعدہ ورزش اکثر طول عمر کے اضافے سے منسلک ہوتی ہے۔
Baqaida warzish aksar toul umar ke izafe se munsalik hoti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'long' in longevity as a reminder of lasting life.
Envision an old, wise tree standing for centuries, symbolizing longevity.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
عمر بھر کا ہے انتظار یہاں، پھر بھی امید کی کرن نہ گئی پا
Umar bhar ka hai intezar yahan, phir bhi umeed ki kiran na gayi pa.
A wait that lasts a lifetime here, yet the ray of hope has not departed.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
زندگی کہے تو لمبی ہے، لیکن عمر کا جھگڑا ہے
Zindagi kahe to lambi hai, lekin umar ka jhagra hai.
Life may be long if it wishes, but the dispute is about age.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "longevitas" — long life
First known use: 15th century
The word 'longevity' comes from the Latin 'longevitas', derived from 'longus' meaning 'long' and 'aevum' meaning 'age'. It has evolved over time to represent a long duration of life or existence.