Definition

Having a long life or lasting for a long time.

Example

The longevous species of trees can live for thousands of years.

Conversation

Have you ever heard about the benefits of a longevous lifestyle?

Yeah, I read that it can really improve your quality of life.

Exactly! Eating healthy and exercising can lead to a more longevous life.

I should really start focusing on that more often.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Longevous → It is formed from "longus" (meaning long) and "-evous" (a suffix indicating a tendency or quality). The word "longevous" means having a tendency to be long-lived or enduring.

Memory Tip

Think of 'long' ('longus') to remember that 'longevous' refers to something that tends to last a long time.

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