Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lifespan

/ˈlaɪf.spæn/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.37 in modern English

Syllables: life-span
IPA: /ˈlaɪf.spæn/

13

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The length of time for which an organism lives.

noun

The length of time for which something exists or is current, valid, or usable.

Example Sentences

"Meronym: healthspan"
"Some clams have lifespans far longer than those of human beings."
"What the devil happened to my year? Another little digit on my lifespan, what a bore."
"Last spring, the periodical cicadas emerged across eastern North America. Their vast numbers and short above-ground life spans inspired awe and irritation in humans—and made for good meals for birds and small mammals."
"Asari Cultural VI: Due to our lifespan-sometimes reaching 1,000 years of age-we are patient in our decisions, and prefer long-term solutions over short-term gains."
"The virtual enterprise forum developed several "classical" management functions for which resources were available throughout its lifespan."

Etymology

From life + span.

Inflected Forms

lifespans (plural) life span (alternative)

Phrases

for life

Frequently Paired Words

for life lifelong healthspan

Synonyms

lifetime working life[durable good]]s> life life-time

Questions

How do you pronounce lifespan?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈlaɪf.spæn/.
What does lifespan mean?: The length of time for which an organism lives.
Where does lifespan come from?: From life + span.

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