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English
Etymology
From Latin longaevus, from longus (“long”) + aevum (“age”).
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Adjective
longevous (comparative more longevous, superlative most longevous)
- (rare) Long-lasting, especially of life.
Grandfather was incredibly longevous: he lived to be 105 years old.
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