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Lifespan

Noun CEFR B2
ˈlaɪf.spæn

Definitions

  1. The length of time for which an organism lives.
  2. The length of time for which something exists or is current, valid, or usable.

Equivalents

19 more languages
Ελληνικάβίος
עבריתחיות
हिन्दीआयुषउम्र
Bahasa Indonesiausia
日本語寿命
한국어수명
Latviešumūžs
മലയാളംആയുസ്സ്
Svenskalivslängd
Türkçeömür

Examples

Meronym: healthspan
Some clams have lifespans far longer than those of human beings.”
What the devil happened to my year? Another little digit on my lifespan, what a bore.”
Last spring, the periodical cicadas emerged across eastern North America. Their vast numbers and short above-ground life spans inspired awe and irritation in humansand made for good meals for birds and small mammals.”
“Asari Cultural VI: Due to our lifespan-sometimes reaching 1,000 years of age-we are patient in our decisions, and prefer long-term solutions over short-term gains.”
The virtual enterprise forum developed several "classical" management functions for which resources were available throughout its lifespan.”
The reactor, located in the city of Fuqing city in China’s southeastern Fujian province, was designed to have a 60-year lifespan, with its core equipment domestically produced.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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