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Your brain develops depending on your individual history. What has gone on in your own brain and its consciousness over your lifetime is not repeatable, ever - not with identical twins, not even with conjoined twins.
Gerald Edelman

Meaning of "lifetime" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LIFETIME

lifetime  [ˈlaɪfˌtaɪm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LIFETIME

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Lifetime is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LIFETIME MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Lifetime

Lifetime may refer to: ▪ Life expectancy, the length of time a person is expected to remain alive ▪ Mean lifetime, a certain number that characterizes the rate of reduction of a particle of an assembly ▪ Service life, a product's expected lifetime, or the acceptable period of use in service ▪ Object lifetime, in object-oriented programming, the time between an object's creation until the object is no longer used ▪ Life Time ▪ Lifetime, a cable television programming network geared towards women ▪ Lifetime, the Canadian version of the TV channel of the same name. ▪ Lifetime Products, a manufacturer of tables, chairs, outdoor sheds, utility trailers, and residential basketball equipment...

Definition of lifetime in the English dictionary

The first definition of lifetime in the dictionary is the length of time a person or animal is alive. Other definition of lifetime is the length of time that something functions, is useful, etc. Lifetime is also the average time of existence of an unstable or reactive entity, such as a nucleus, excited state, elementary particle, etc; mean life.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LIFETIME


airtime
ˈɛəˌtaɪm
bedtime
ˈbɛdˌtaɪm
big-time
ˈbɪɡˌtaɪm
bigtime
ˈbɪɡˌtaɪm
daytime
ˈdeɪˌtaɪm
downtime
ˈdaʊnˌtaɪm
longtime
ˈlɒŋˌtaɪm
maritime
ˈmærɪˌtaɪm
meantime
ˈmiːnˌtaɪm
overtime
ˈəʊvəˌtaɪm
pastime
ˈpɑːsˌtaɪm
playtime
ˈpleɪˌtaɪm
ragtime
ˈræɡˌtaɪm
sometime
ˈsʌmˌtaɪm
spare-time
ˈspɛəˌtaɪm
springtime
ˈsprɪŋˌtaɪm
summertime
ˈsʌməˌtaɪm
uptime
ˈʌpˌtaɪm
wartime
ˈwɔːˌtaɪm
wintertime
ˈwɪntəˌtaɪm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LIFETIME

lifelike
lifelikeness
lifeline
lifelong
lifelong learning
lifemanship
lifer
lifesome
lifespan
lifestreamer
lifestyle
lifestyle block
lifestyle business
lifestyle disease
lifestyle guru
lifestyler
lifetime achievement
lifeway
lifework
lifeworld

WORDS THAT END LIKE LIFETIME

aforetime
all the time
all-time
anytime
at one time
at the same time
beforetime
betime
foretime
full time
full-time
in good time
in time
part-time
real time
real-time
retime
the big time
time
zonetime

Synonyms and antonyms of lifetime in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «LIFETIME»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «lifetime» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of lifetime

Translation of «lifetime» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LIFETIME

Find out the translation of lifetime to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of lifetime from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «lifetime» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

一生
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

vida
570 millions of speakers

English

lifetime
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जीवनभर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

عمر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

жизни
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

vida
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জীবনকাল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

vie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

seumur hidup
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Lebenszeit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

生涯
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

생애
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

sakumur urip
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đời
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வாழ்நாள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आजीवन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ömür
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

vita
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Cykl życia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

життя
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

durata de viață
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ζωής
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

leeftyd
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

livstid
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

levetid
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of lifetime

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LIFETIME»

The term «lifetime» is very widely used and occupies the 5.990 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LIFETIME» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «lifetime» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «lifetime» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about lifetime

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10 QUOTES WITH «LIFETIME»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word lifetime.
1
David Agus
Cancer is the ultimate nemesis that hangs in the balance for one in three women and one in two men in their lifetime.
2
Jeff Ament
Punk rock and skateboarding took the 'school' out of living your life, and I related to learning as I went, doing a lot of different things that I liked, when I liked. Consequently, I'm mediocre at all of the above, but still stoked on being a lifetime student of music, skating, painting, writing, etc.
3
Robert Barnes
I just did what I did and I still am. It makes you unpopular, maybe for a lifetime, but I'd rather do that than be popular and doubt what I am.
4
Adrian Belew
As you can appreciate over my lifetime I've developed a large vocabulary of sounds each requiring certain physical techniques often combined with a specific effect box.
5
Donald Bren
Fulfilling the vision of the Irvine Ranch master plan has been a lifetime dedication and lifetime passion, and I am hopeful the heritage of our Irvine stewardship will live on in many new ways.
6
Matt Cartwright
Education can help all Americans live longer, healthier lives. Teaching students to make healthy decisions can improve habits now and instill healthy eating habits for a lifetime.
7
Gerard Debreu
I had become interested in economics, an interest that was transformed into a lifetime dedication when I met with the mathematical theory of general economic equilibrium.
8
Gerald Edelman
Your brain develops depending on your individual history. What has gone on in your own brain and its consciousness over your lifetime is not repeatable, ever - not with identical twins, not even with conjoined twins.
9
Martin Filler
The popular mythology of creative genius depends on beloved stereotypes of the artist in youth and old age: the misunderstood upstart who forces us to see the world afresh; and the revered sage who shows us depths of insight attainable only through a lifetime of hard-won experience.
10
Carly Fiorina
When you challenge other people's ideas of who or how you should be, they may try to diminish and disgrace you. It can happen in small ways in hidden places, or in big ways on a world stage. You can spend a lifetime resenting the tests, angry about the slights and the injustices. Or, you can rise above it.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LIFETIME»

Discover the use of lifetime in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to lifetime and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Journeys of a Lifetime: 500 of the World's Greatest Trips
The travel writers of National Geographic describe their favorite trips and adventures around the globe, on every continent and using every possible form of transportation, accompanied by four hundred full-color photographs, two hundred ...
National Geographic, 2007
2
Enough for One Lifetime: Wallace Carothers, Inventor of Nylon
This is a story of invention and chemistry and the ineluctable fate of the inventor of nylon. Wallace Carothers was hired by DuPont in 1928 to lead a program called basic research.
Matthew E. Hermes, 1996
3
Lifetime Spectroscopy: A Method of Defect Characterization ...
This book introduces a transparent modeling procedure that allows a detailed theoretical evaluation of the spectroscopic potential of the different lifetime spectroscopic techniques.
Stefan Rein, 2006
4
Lifetime Physical Fitness and Wellness: A Personalized Program
Getting Started and Adhering to a Lifetime Exercise Program Following the guidelines provided in Activity 6.4, you may proceed to initiate your own CR endurance program. If you have not been exercising regularly, you might begin by ...
Wener Hoeger, Sharon Hoeger, 2014
5
Drives of a Lifetime: 500 of the World's Most Spectacular Trips
The drives vary. Some are routes through spectacular landscapes or leisurely journeys of discovery; some are short day trips; others are legendary long-distance odysseys.
Keith Bellows, 2010
6
Sergei Rachmaninoff: A Lifetime in Music
The wonderfully engaging product of their labours masterfully incorporates primary materials into the narrative. Almost half a century after it first appeared, this volume remains essential reading.
Sergei Bertensson, Jay Leyda, 1956
7
Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and ...
These lessons, along with personal letters from Bill Walton, Denny Crum, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bob Costas, among others, mark Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections on and off the Court as an inspirational classic.
John Wooden, 1997
8
Customer Lifetime Value: The Path to Profitability
Customer Lifetime Value - The Path to Profitability provides methods to measure CLV, strategies for developing customer-centric strategies, explains the implementation of CLV strategies in a B2B and B2C setting, and examines the challenges ...
V. Kumar, 2008
9
Sacred Places of a Lifetime: 500 of the World's Most ...
A listing of five hundred sites new and old, famous and unknown, that have been used to connect humanity with its gods.
‎2008
10
Chants of a Lifetime: Searching for a Heart of Gold
He has previously shared some of his spiritual journey through talks and workshops, but now he offers this book that explores his fascinating path and creates an opportunity for just about anyone to experience chanting in a unique and ...
Krishna Das, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LIFETIME»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term lifetime is used in the context of the following news items.
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'Love You To Death': Lifetime Movie May Be Inspired By True Story …
Love You To Death and The Night Listener are two sensational Lifetime movies airing tonight. The Night Listener airs on LMN at 8/7 central and ... «The Inquisitr, Jul 15»
2
Stephen Dank to appeal AFL lifetime ban - The Age
Stephen Dank, the man at the centre of the Essendon supplements saga, has appealed his lifetime ban by the AFL anti-doping tribunal. «The Age, Jul 15»
3
First pictures emerge from Lifetime movie about 'Full House' - NY …
It's a two of kind from the new “Full House” film. Here's a first look at exclusive new pictures from the set of Lifetime's new movie about the ... «New York Daily News, Jul 15»
4
Veteran makes trip of a lifetime | The Belleville Intelligencer
Veteran makes trip of a lifetime 0. AUDRA KENT/SPECIAL TO THE INTELLIGENCER. Monday, July 20, 2015 11:01:22 EDT AM. Submitted photo This was ... «Belleville Intelligencer, Jul 15»
5
Markets in green, gold at 5-year low, Novartis at lifetime high …
During the trading session, Novartis India surged nearly 8 per cent in intraday trade to hit its lifetime high. Gold plunged 4 per cent as Bullion ... «Economic Times, Jul 15»
6
10-Day Box Office Collection: Hindi Version Beats Lifetime Business
The Hindi version of SS Rajamouli's "Baahubali - the Beginning" ("Bahubali") has made superb collection at the Indian box office and beaten ... «International Business Times, India Edition, Jul 15»
7
Walkern boy Lennon Ruffles gets trip of his lifetime after years of …
Walkern boy Lennon Ruffles gets trip of his lifetime after years of disappointment. By Hertfordshire Mercury | Posted: July 20, 2015. GBlennon2. Lennon Ruffles ... «Hertfordshire Mercury, Jul 15»
8
Former Park View Trust chairman Tahir Alam 'facing school …
A man allegedly linked to the Trojan Horse scandal is facing a potential lifetime ban from being a school governor. Tahir Alam, said to be ... «Birmingham Mail, Jul 15»
9
Get Ready for the Greatest Financial Crash of Your Lifetime
Jim Rickards, strategist of Strategic Intelligence, believes that we'll see the US dollar reserve status die in the next couple of years. His analysis ... «Daily Reckoning - Australian Edition, Jul 15»
10
A Year in Service of Midwives -- A Lifetime Honour | Toyin Ojora …
Just over a year ago, the International Confederation of Midwives invited me to be its inaugural Global Goodwill Ambassador. This invitation ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»

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