mehrdauernde

Mehrdauernde is a German compound adjective formed from mehr (more) and dauernd (lasting, enduring). It denotes something that lasts longer than a reference standard or comparison and is used to describe duration or persistence in a more pronounced way.

In modern usage the term is relatively rare and tends to appear in formal, scientific, or literary contexts rather than in everyday speech. As a attributive adjective, it follows standard German inflection patterns: masculine singular — mehrdauernder Effekt, feminine singular — mehrdauernde Wirkung, neuter singular — mehrdaueriges Ergebnis; plural — mehrdauerende Eigenschaften. Without an article, these endings align with the usual adjective declension rules.

Common contexts include descriptions of pharmacological effects, materials science, or discussions of durability, where a comparison of lasting power is relevant. Examples: „eine mehrdauernde Wirkung des Medikaments“ (a more long-lasting effect of the medication), „mehrdauernde Eigenschaften der Substanz“ (more durable properties of the substance).

Alternatives and more natural phrasing in everyday German often use longer or longer-lasting expressions such as länger anhaltend, lang anhaltend, or dauerhafter, depending on the exact nuance. In many contexts, especially marketing or general prose, speakers opt for simpler formulations: „länger andauernd“ or „länger anhaltend“.

See also: Dauerhaftigkeit, Langdauer, Langzeitwirkung, Langlebigkeit, Wirkungsdauer.