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longest-lived

longest-lived is the superlative form of long-lived.

Meaning of long-lived

Adjective

long-lived (comparative longer-lived, superlative longest-lived)

  1. Having a long lifespan; surviving for a long period of time.
  2. Of a radioisotope: having a long half-life.

Questions about longest-lived

What is longest-lived the superlative form of?
Longest-lived is the superlative form of long-lived.

Words near longest-lived in the dictionary

  1. longest-furred
  2. longest-grain
  3. longest-grained
  4. longest-haired
  5. longest-lasting
  6. longest-lived
  7. longest-living
  8. longest-locked
  9. longest-running
  10. longest-standing
  11. longest-suffering

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