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lifespans

lifespans is the plural of lifespan.

Meaning of lifespan

Noun

lifespan (plural lifespans)

  1. The length of time for which an organism lives.
    • Meronym: healthspan
    Synonyms:
    lifetime
  2. (broadly) The length of time for which something exists or is current, valid, or usable.
    • The virtual enterprise forum developed several "classical" management functions for which resources were available throughout its lifespan.2002, Luis M Camarinha-Matos, Collaborative business ecosystems and virtual enterprises
    Synonyms:
    lifetime, working life[durable good]]s>

Questions about lifespans

What is lifespans the plural of?
Lifespans is the plural of lifespan.

Words near lifespans in the dictionary

  1. lifesomely
  2. lifesomeness
  3. lifesource
  4. lifesources
  5. lifespan
  6. lifespans
  7. lifespring
  8. lifesprings
  9. lifestage
  10. lifestages
  11. lifestance

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