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Definition of lifetime - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
lifespanduration of a person's or animal's life
- She achieved so much in her lifetime.
2.
functionality durationperiod something remains functional or useful
- The warranty covers the lifetime of the product.
3.
scientific durationTECH. average existence time of unstable entitiesTECH.
- The particle's lifetime is extremely short.
Expressions with lifetime
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occurs a single time for a person, extremely uncommon
Meeting the astronaut was a once in a lifetime chance.
never happening while someone is alive
He said he would not see it happen in his lifetime.
during the time when someone is alive
He saw many changes in his own lifetime.
job held until retirement
He found a lifetime job at the local factory.
very special or memorable
The concert was an experience of a lifetime.
at some time while someone is alive
Medical advances may cure many diseases within our lifetime.
permanent rule stopping someone from joining or using something again
The player received a lifetime ban from professional matches after the incident.
period that feels very long due to circumstances
Waiting for the test results seemed a lifetime.
total cost of an item over its entire life
The lifetime cost of the car includes maintenance and fuel expenses.
situation that feels permanent and inescapable
Her illness felt like a lifetime sentence.
unique opportunity unlikely to happen again
Winning the lottery was a chance of a lifetime.
unique and unforgettable event
Meeting the president was the thrill of a lifetime for her.
one who achieves great fame while alive
He became a legend in his own lifetime for his groundbreaking work.
extremely exciting and memorable experience
Our trip to the Amazon was an adventure of a lifetime.
exceptionally advantageous opportunity or offer
Buying the house at that price was a deal of a lifetime.
Origin of lifetime
English, life (existence) + time (period)
Terms with lifetime included in their meaning
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ever
at any point during one's lifetime
personal finance
money saved over a lifetime for future use
lifetime span
spanning an entire lifetime from birth to death
unique event
happening only one time in a lifetime
fame
person famous and admired during their own lifetime
recent history
during the lifetime of people still alive
life
during one's lifetime or career
proverb
person has only one lifetime to enjoy experiences
biology trait
trait developed during an organism's lifetime, not inherited
finance
life insurance with fixed premiums for lifetime coverage
life
experience a specific event in one's lifetime
lifetime coverage
insurance covering entire lifetime with fixed premiums
duration
for the entire lifetime until death occurs
current lifetime
during the lifetime of people still alive
lifetime duration
total time a living thing exists from birth to death
planning
long-term planning for projects beyond one's lifetime
finance
tax on property transfers by gift during giver's lifetime
evolutionary theory
theory that organisms can pass traits acquired in their lifetime to offspring
retirement investing
fund providing income over a person's lifetime
property right
legal right to use property during one's lifetime
property rights
person who has the right to use property during their lifetime
estate planning
trust created during the grantor's lifetime
finance
complete cost of a product over its lifetime
ever lifetime
expresses something happening ever in one's whole life
Examples of lifetime in a sentence
The book covers the lifetime of the famous scientist. The device's lifetime is estimated at five years. Regular maintenance can extend the lifetime of the equipment. Scientists measured the lifetime of the isotope. The lifetime of the unstable compound was recorded.
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- French:vie, longévité, ...
- German:Lebensdauer, Nutzungsdauer, ...
- Italian:vita, durata, ...
- Spanish:vida, vida útil, ...
- Portuguese:vida, vida útil, ...
- Chinese:一生, 使用寿命, ...
- Japanese:生涯, 耐用期間, ...
- Arabic:عُمْر, مُدّة الخِدْمة, ...
- Hebrew:מֶשֶׁךְ חַיִּים, זְמַן חַיִּים, ...
- Russian:жизнь, срок службы, ...
- Ukrainian:життя, термін служби, ...
- Hindi:जीवनकाल, उपयोगी अवधि, ...
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