# shortgevity

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌʃɔːtˈd͡ʒɛ.vɪ.ti/

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

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/shortgevity