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longevity

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/lɒnˈdʒɛvɪti/ · lon-ge-vi-ty

A long duration of life; the length of time someone lives.

Meanings

nounformal

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

Formal: طول عمر

Synonyms

duration of lifelifespanexistenceزندگی کا دورانیہعمرجینے کی مدت

Antonyms

short-livedephemeraltransientعہد قلیلعارضیگزرنے والا

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.

Easily Confused With

longevous:While 'longevity' refers to the duration of life, 'longevous' describes something existing for a long time.

Word Family

longevous
adjectiveطول عمر دار

See Also

💡 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.