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duration
the length of time something continues or lasts
Synonyms
- length
- span
duration in a sentence
The duration of the flight felt shorter thanks to the in-flight movies.
Because the power outage lasted only a short duration, the freezer's contents never had a chance to thaw or spoil.
Where it comes from
From Latin durare 'to last'
Memory hook
DURation — like something that will enDURE, or last, for a while.
Word parts
- dur — length of time
duration: dur (last) + -ation (state of)
Read it in context
- Stitches Before Saturday Narrative