shortgevity
The state or condition of lasting for only a short period of time, in contrast to…The state or condition of lasting for only a short period of time, in contrast to longevity.
UK/ˌʃɔːtˈd͡ʒɛ.vɪ.ti/US/ˌʃɔɹtˈd͡ʒɛ.vɪ.ti/
Meaning
1 senses(humorous, often, uncountable)The state or condition of lasting for only a short period of time, in contrast to longevity.
Origin
Blend of short + longevity. Or more precisely, from short + -gevity, a back-formation fromBlend of short + longevity. Or more precisely, from short + -gevity, a back-formation from longevity, specifically in the spoken form /lɒŋˈdʒɛvɪti/.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable