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1lasting
adjective last·ing \ˈlas-tiŋ\
: existing or continuing for a long time
Full Definition of LASTING
: existing or continuing a long while : enduring
— last·ing·ly \ˈlas-tiŋ-lē\ adverb
— last·ing·ness noun
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First Known Use of LASTING
12th century
Related to LASTING
- Synonyms
- ageless, continuing, dateless, enduring, eternal, everlasting, immortal, imperishable, abiding, ongoing, perennial, perpetual, timeless, undying
Synonym Discussion of LASTING
lasting, permanent, durable, stable mean enduring for so long as to seem fixed or established. lasting implies a capacity to continue indefinitely <a book that left a lasting impression on me>. permanent adds usually the implication of being designed or planned to stand or continue indefinitely <permanent living arrangements>. durable implies power to resist destructive agencies <durable fabrics>. stable implies lastingness because of resistance to being overturned or displaced <a stable government>.
Rhymes with LASTING
2lasting
noun
Definition of LASTING
1
archaic : long life
2
: a sturdy cotton or worsted cloth used especially in shoes and luggage
First Known Use of LASTING
15th century
LASTING Defined for Kids
lasting
adjective last·ing \ˈlas-tiŋ\
Definition of LASTING for Kids
: continuing for a long while <a lasting impression>
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