long-term

adjective

ˈlȯŋ-ˈtərm 

1

: occurring over or involving a relatively long period of time

seeking long-term solutions

2

a

: of, relating to, or constituting a financial operation or obligation based on a considerable term and especially one of more than 10 years

long-term bonds

b

: generated by assets held for longer than six months

a long-term capital gain

Synonyms

• extended
• far
• great
• lengthy
• long
• long-drawn-out
• long-drawn
• long-lived
• marathon

Examples of long-term in a Sentence

before approving a new drug, the government insists on some long-term research to determine any possible side effects

Recent Examples on the Web

As states pursue a long-term solution for the river, Arizona is preparing for a new world of unreliable Colorado River water. —Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024

Victims often face long-term challenges, including: Medical Expenses: From emergency care to long-term rehabilitation, the costs associated with treating personal injuries can be overwhelming. —Chris Gallagher, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024

However, the troika found little room among the airtight long-term contracts most teams and leagues carried. —Matt Craig, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024

In addition to testing these vacuums in a lab setting, our testers used them at home to collect long-term insights over six months or more. —Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

long-term

adjective

-ˈtərm

: extending over or involving a long period of time