📊life expectancy

noun
ˈlaɪf ɪkˌspek.tən.si

Meaning

The average period that a person may expect to live; the length of time for which something is expected to last or to continue being effective.

Example Sentences

Life expectancy depends on healthcare quality.

Synonyms

longevity, lifespan, lifetime, life duration, survival rate, age expectancy

Antonyms

mortality, short-lived, brief existence, early death, premature ending, limited lifespan

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