🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

nel lungo periodo

Pronunciation / Transliteration: nel ˈluŋɡo peˈriodo

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Long Run/lɔːŋ rʌn/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"Nel lungo periodo, i risultati saranno evidenti."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A period of time in the future during which the effects of an action or decision can be fully realized.

    "In the long run, investing in education pays off for society."
  2. 2

    The eventual outcome or result of a series of events or actions.

    "The project may face challenges now, but in the long run, it will benefit the community."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The phrase 'in the long run' originates from the early 19th century, combining the word 'long', derived from Old English 'lang', meaning 'great in extent', with 'run', from Old English 'urnan', meaning 'to flow or move'. Over time, it evolved to signify a prolonged period of time in which outcomes can be assessed.

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