longevity

Pronunciation: /lɒnˈd͡ʒɛv.ɪ.ti/

The English word “longevity” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

The quality of being long-lasting, especially of life.
Duration over time; persistence.

Etymology

Early 17th century, learned borrowing from Latin longaevitās, from longaevus (“ancient, aged”) + -itās. The first part is related to English long and this association led to the alternative pronunciation with /ŋ/.

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