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lasting (adj.)
"continuing in time," late Old English, present-participle adjective from last (v.). Related: Lastingly; lastingness.
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last (v.)
"endure, go on existing," from Old English læstan "to continue, endure," earlier "follow (a leader), accomplish, carry out, perform," from Proto-Germanic *laistjan "to follow a track" (source also of Gothic laistjan "to follow after," Old Frisian lasta "to fulfill, to pay (duties)," German leisten "to perform, achieve, afford"), from PIE root *lois- "furrow, track." It is related to last (n.1), but not to last (adj.). Related: Lasted; lasting.
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Definitions of lasting
lasting (adj.)
existing for a long time;
a long-lasting friendship
lasting (adj.)
lasting a long time without change;
a lasting relationship
lasting (adj.)
retained; not shed;
Synonyms: persistent
lasting (adj.)
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place;
Synonyms: permanent
