agelong
|age-long|
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/ˈeɪdʒˌlɔŋ/
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/ˈeɪdʒˌlɒŋ/
lasting a long time
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agelong' originates from the combination of 'age' and 'long', where 'age' refers to a period of time and 'long' indicates duration.
Historical Evolution
'agelong' has remained relatively unchanged in its form and meaning since its inception in the English language.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'lasting for a long period of time', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lasting for a very long time; eternal or timeless.
The agelong struggle for freedom continues.
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Last updated: 2025/05/29 12:51