lon·gev·i·ty (l n-j v  -t )n. Duration of an individual life beyond the norm for the species. |
longevity
[lonjev′itē]
Etymology: L, longus, long, aveum, age
the number of years an average person of a particular age is expected to continue living. It is determined by statistical tables based on mortality rates of various population groups.
longevity,
n the length of life.
longevity
duration of life. In animal terms this frequently means productive life.
longevity
The condition of having a long life, or having lived a long life; the average life expectancy of adults continues to spiral upward; the upper limit of average human life expectancy may range from 85 to 100. See Lifespan.
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