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shortgevity.

The state or condition of lasting for only a short period of time, in contrast to longevity.

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˌʃɔːtˈd͡ʒɛ.vɪ.ti/Received-Pronunciation/ˌʃɔɹtˈd͡ʒɛ.vɪ.ti/General-American
  1. The state or condition of lasting for only a short period of time, in contrast to longevity.

    humorous · often · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Blend of short + longevity. Or more precisely, from short + -gevity, a back-formation from longevity, specifically in the spoken form /lɒŋˈdʒɛvɪti/.

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