Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

decadeslong

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: decades-long
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Lasting for decades.

Example Sentences

"From the start of its operations in Colombia, the company was on guard against the decadeslong civil strife in the country between left-wing guerrilla and right-wing paramilitary groups, witnesses have testified."

Etymology

From decades + -long.

Frequently Paired Words

decade-long decadelong yearslong

Synonyms

multidecade

Questions

What does decadeslong mean?: Lasting for decades.
Where does decadeslong come from?: From decades + -long.

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