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Lifespan

Duration of existence of an organism or entity.

life expectancy longevity

Lifespan refers to the duration of existence of an organism or entity. It is often used in biology and demography to describe how long a creature lives.

Pronunciation

/ˈlaɪfˌspæn/

Etymology

From 'life' and 'span', denoting the extent of time.

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

duration lifetime existence

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

time existence

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

aging mortality longevity

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

life existence

Indexes

biological demographic

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