longeval
Definition
Adjective (rare): - Long-lived: "longeval" describes something or someone that has an exceptionally long lifespan or duration of existence.
Usage Examples
- (The tree has an exceptionally long life.)
- (The beings live for an extremely long time.)
Advanced Usage
"longeval tradition": a custom or practice that has persisted for many generations.
- The festival is a longeval tradition in this village, celebrated annually for over five centuries. (The tradition has lasted for a very long time.)
"longeval institution": an organization or establishment with a history of continuous operation.
- The university is a longeval institution, having been founded in the 12th century. (The institution has existed for many centuries.)
Variants and Related Words
Longevity (n): the property of being long-lived; long duration of life.
- The tortoise is known for its remarkable longevity. (The tortoise lives for a very long time.)
Longevous (adj): having a long life; long-lived (synonym of "longeval").
- The longevous monarch ruled for over seventy years. (The monarch lived to an advanced age.)
Synonyms
- Long-lived: having a long life span.
- Durable: able to exist for a long time without significant decay.
- Perennial: lasting for an indefinitely long time; enduring.
Related Idioms
"Live to a ripe old age": to survive until an advanced age.
- Her grandmother lived to a ripe old age of 102. (She lived a very long life.)
"Stand the test of time": to remain popular, strong, or effective for a long period.
- That ancient building has stood the test of time for over a thousand years. (It has lasted through many centuries.)