Långvarighet

Långvarighet is a Swedish noun that denotes the state or quality of lasting for a long period of time. It refers to the duration of an event, condition, or process, particularly when the duration is extended beyond what is typical or expected. The term is used in formal and technical contexts to discuss how long something persists.

The word is a compound formed from the adjective långvarig (long-lasting) and the suffix -het, which creates a noun expressing a state or condition. In usage, långvarighet emphasizes the temporal length of something, rather than its immediate intensity or short-term existence. It is often contrasted with shorter or transient durations and with the more general term varaktighet, which also means duration.

In practice, långvarighet appears in various fields. In medicine, it describes symptoms or conditions that persist over time, such as långvarig smärta or långvariga sjukdomar. In environmental and climate research, it can refer to the långvarighet of droughts, heatwaves, or ecological changes. In technology and everyday life, it may describe long battery life or the långvarighet of a device’s operation under continuous use. The term tends to be somewhat formal or technical, and may appear in academic writing, policy documents, or professional reporting.

See also: varaktighet, långvarig, långvarigt.