The main characteristic of the strike has been its longevity.
longevity in British English
(lɒnˈdʒɛvɪtɪ)
noun
1.
long life
2.
relatively long duration of employment, service, etc
Derived forms
longevous (lɒnˈdʒiːvəs)
adjective
Word origin
C17: from Late Latin longaevitās, from Latin longaevus long-lived, from longuslong1 + aevum age
longevity in American English
(lɑnˈdʒɛvəti; lɔnˈdʒɛvəti)
noun
1.
a.
long life; great span of life
b.
the length or duration of a life or lives
2.
length of time spent in service, employment, etc.
Word origin
L longaevitas < longaevus: see longevous
longevity in Insurance
(lɒndʒɛvɪti)
noun
(Insurance: Medical insurance)
Longevity is the amount of time that someone lives.
Quantifying the economic value of improved health and greater expected longevity is difficult.
Since women have greater longevity than men, they will need more in savings to cover health care insurance premiumsand out-of-pocket expenses in retirement.
Longevity is the amount of time that someone lives.
longevity risk
Examples of 'longevity' in a sentence
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Increasing our omega-3 intake may therefore promote better health and longevity.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
That there is quality, longevity, the right price for the right thing.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Our great longevity is rarely seen as a triumph of civilisation.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The combination contributed significantly to their good health and longevity.
Garraty, John Arthur The American Nation: A History of the United States to 1877 (1995)
It does wonders for their health and longevity.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
He emphasised the ability of all these factors to influence health and longevity.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The toughest thing about success is longevity.
The Sun (2014)
Success and longevity allow leaders to redefine themselves.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Could he yet rival their longevity and success?
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Only without the sense of longevity and good quality.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Just a few small alterations can make a huge difference to our longevity and quality of life.
The Sun (2013)
The insurance company could balance its risk by holding longevity swaps.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
To argue with these coy promises of longevity and health would be to admit that they had an argument.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Could it be that longevity swaps are just a short-term solution?
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
But he said that access to cash and high self-esteem has a big impact on health and longevity.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
I dare say that they'll soon be selling longevity swaps.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Accord Tourer, which has a great reputation for longevity.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
We say Buy quality, buy longevity.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Our generation's great blessing of longevity is squandered if our bodies can't do the things we love.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
In a table that rewards a combination of success and longevity, six of the top 20 are goalkeepers.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Also, given our increasing health and longevity, a monogamous union that has weathered well is the best retirement plan.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Britain has more people aged over 60 than under 15 and the trend is set to continue as health and longevity improve.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
I read recently, for instance, that one cause of longevity is career success.