lasting

[las-ting, lah-sting]

adjective

1. continuing or enduring a long time; permanent; durable.

   a lasting friendship.

noun

1. a strong, durable, closely woven fabric for shoe uppers, coverings on buttons, etc.

2. Archaic.,  the quality of surviving or continuing and maintaining strength, effectiveness, etc.

lasting

/ ˈlɑːstɪŋ /

adjective

1. permanent or enduring

noun

1. a strong durable closely woven fabric used for shoe uppers, etc

Other Word Forms

• lastingly adverb
• lastingness noun
• unlasting adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of lasting¹

First recorded in 1125–75 lasting for def. 1; 1775–85 lasting for def. 2; Middle English (adjective); last ² + -ing ²

Example Sentences

DUP leader Gavin Robinson said while the review had thrown an additional "spotlight" on the challenges facing businesses and consumers as a result of the framework, it had "failed to deliver serious or lasting solutions".

From BBC

He added that the impact of the abuse has been "lasting".

From BBC

And continued advancements in medicine and technology mean transplanted organs are lasting far longer once in people.

From BBC

On the domestic front, discontent about Australia's position towards Israel continues to simmer on both sides - while experts suggest that the diplomatic spat is unlikely to have a lasting impact in either country.

From BBC

To its creators, the building’s most lasting legacy may be how it draws people into a campus that also boasts shops, galleries, artist studios, restaurants, museums, a cinema and Liberty Public Market food hall.

From Los Angeles Times

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