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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLong-Lasting
/lɔːŋˈlæstɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Continuing for a long time without significant deterioration.
"The new paint is designed to be long-lasting, resisting fading and chipping." - 2
Having a prolonged duration or effect.
"She prefers long-lasting relationships that stand the test of time."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'long-lasting' is a compound adjective formed from the words 'long' and 'lasting'. 'Long' originates from Old English 'lang', which has Germanic roots, while 'lasting' comes from the verb 'last', derived from Old Norse 'lasta', meaning to endure or continue. The combination reflects the idea of durability over an extended period.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Long-Lasting" is said worldwide
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durable
Transliteration: dyʁabl
"Cette peinture est conçue pour être durable."
langanhaltend
Transliteration: laŋˈanhaltn̩t
"Die neue Farbe ist langanhaltend."
duraturo
Transliteration: duˈraːturo
"Questo colore è progettato per essere duraturo."
duradero
Transliteration: duɾaˈðeɾo
"Esta pintura está diseñada para ser duradera."
duradouro
Transliteration: duɾaˈdoʊɾu
"Esta tinta é projetada para ser duradoura."
दीर्घकालिक
Transliteration: dīrghkālik
"यह रंग दीर्घकालिक है।"
持久的
Transliteration: chíjiǔ de
"这种油漆设计为持久的。"
지속적인
Transliteration: jisokjeogin
"이 페인트는 지속적인 것으로 설계되었습니다."
長持ちする
Transliteration: nagamochi suru
"このペイントは長持ちするように設計されています。"
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