shortgevity

English

Alternative forms

• short-gevity

Etymology

Blend of short +‎ longevity.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˌʃɔːtˈd͡ʒɛ.vɪ.ti/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˌʃɔɹtˈd͡ʒɛ.vɪ.ti/

Noun

shortgevity (uncountable)

1. The state or condition of lasting for only a short period of time, in contrast to longevity
   • 1993, Garrett Oppenheim, Gwen Oppenheim, The Golden Handicap:

     I did not discuss the prognosis with Dr. Glass, nor did I ask him any questions about my probable longevity — or shortgevity.

   • 2010, Howard M. Fillit, Kenneth Rockwood, Kenneth Woodhouse, Brocklehurst's Textbook of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology:

     Not all nations are in a position to benefit from longevity, and in fact, a significant number suffer from its opposite—shortgevity.

   • 2015, Leo Brett, Patricia Fanthorpe, Lionel Fanthorpe, Supernatural Stories featuring The Frozen Tomb:

     They'd have had him if he changed his ways, but Foster's conversions were famous for their short-gevity. Keith was proud of that word. He had made it up himself. Short-gevity was his opposite for longevity. It was an original Sylvester antonym.