lasting
Translation
enduring, long-term, permanent
Examples
The war had a lasting effect.
The war had a lasting effect.
They hope to find a lasting peace.
They hope to find a lasting peace.
Grammar Patterns
a lasting ((noun)) an enduring (noun) The book left a lasting impression on me.
Similar Words
Synonyms: enduring, permanent, durable; Antonyms: temporary, fleeting
Etymology
From the verb 'to last' (to continue) + the adjectival suffix '-ing'.
Memory Tips
Something that is 'lasting' keeps on 'lasting' (continuing) for a long time.