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Lifelong vs Longterm - What's the difference?

lifelong | longterm |

As adjectives the difference between lifelong and longterm

is that lifelong is extending for the entire duration of life while longterm is an alternative spelling of lang=en.

lifelong

English

Alternative forms

* life-long, life long

Adjective

(-)
  • Extending for the entire duration of life.
  • They were lifelong friends; they met in elementary school and ended their lives in the same rest home.

    longterm

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)