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shortgevity

UK/ˌʃɔːtˈd͡ʒɛ.vɪ.ti/US/ˌʃɔɹtˈd͡ʒɛ.vɪ.ti/

shortgevity noun: the state or condition of lasting for only a short period of time, in contrast to longevity.

Noun

shortgevity (uncountable)

  1. (humorous, often) The state or condition of lasting for only a short period of time, in contrast to longevity.
    • I did not discuss the prognosis with Dr. Glass, nor did I ask him any questions about my probable longevity — or shortgevity.1993, Garrett Oppenheim, Gwen Oppenheim, The Golden Handicap
    • Not all nations are in a position to benefit from longevity, and in fact, a significant number suffer from its opposite—shortgevity.2010, Howard M. Fillit, Kenneth Rockwood, Kenneth Woodhouse, Brocklehurst's Textbook of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology

Forms of shortgevity

alternative formshort-gevity

Origin of shortgevity

Blend of short + longevity. Or more precisely, from short + -gevity, a back-formation from longevity, specifically in the spoken form /lɒŋˈdʒɛvɪti/.

Questions about shortgevity

What does shortgevity mean?
Shortgevity means the state or condition of lasting for only a short period of time, in contrast to longevity.
What part of speech is shortgevity?
Shortgevity is a noun.
How do you pronounce shortgevity?
Shortgevity is pronounced /ˌʃɔːtˈd͡ʒɛ.vɪ.ti/ (UK).

Words near shortgevity in the dictionary

  1. shortfetched
  2. shortfic
  3. shortfin
  4. shortfins
  5. shortform
  6. shortgevity
  7. shortgown
  8. shortgowns
  9. shortgrass
  10. shortgrasses
  11. shorth

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