long-lasting: Meaning and Definition of

long-last•ing

Pronunciation: (lông'las'ting, -lä'sting, long'-), [key]
— adj.
  1. enduring or existing for a long period of time: a long-lasting friendship.
  2. effective for a relatively long period of time: a long-lasting pain reliever.
  3. resisting the effects of wear or use over a long period: a long-lasting fabric used for work clothes.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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