adjective
long-term
Continuing or having effects over a long period.
Regular exercise has long-term benefits for both physical and mental health.
Etymology
Long-term combines long with term, a word for a bounded period. The compound describes a duration or consequence extending well beyond the immediate future.
More examples
- We need a long-term plan to reduce spending.
- She hopes to find a long-term partner.
- Researchers are studying the treatment's long-term effects.
Forms
long-term · longer-term · longest-term