Long-lived

Pronunciation

IPA: /ËˆlÉ’Å‹ËˆlaÉªvd/
IPA: /ËˆlÉ’Å‹ËˆlÉªvd/

Full definition of long-lived

Adjective

long-lived

Having a long lifespan; surviving for a long period of time.

Usage notes

The pronunciation (rhyming with hived) is more consistent with the etymology (since the term comes from the noun life rather than the verb live), and was formerly more common; however, the pronunciation (the second syllable pronounced as the verb lived) is more common today.

Synonyms

longevous