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long–term
adjective \ˈlȯŋ-ˈtərm\
: lasting for, relating to, or involving a long period of time
Full Definition of LONG-TERM
1
: occurring over or involving a relatively long period of time <seeking long–term solutions>
2
a : of, relating to, or constituting a financial operation or obligation based on a considerable term and especially one of more than 10 years <long–term bonds> b : generated by assets held for longer than six months <a long–term capital gain>
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First Known Use of LONG-TERM
1904
Related to LONG-TERM
- Synonyms
- extended, far, great, lengthy, long-drawn-out (or long-drawn), long-lived, long-term
- Antonyms
- brief, little, mini, short, shortish, short-lived, short-term
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