Associations to the word «Lasting»

Wiktionary

LASTING, adjective. Persisting for an extended period of time.
LASTING, verb. Present participle of last
LASTING, noun. Continuance; endurance
LASTING, noun. A durable woollen material formerly used for women's shoes; everlasting.
LASTING, noun. The act or process of shaping on a last.

Dictionary definition

LASTING, adjective. Continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place; "permanent secretary to the president"; "permanent address"; "literature of permanent value".
LASTING, adjective. Existing for a long time; "hopes for a durable peace"; "a long-lasting friendship".
LASTING, adjective. Retained; not shed; "persistent leaves remain attached past maturity"; "the persistent gills of fishes".
LASTING, adjective. Lasting a long time without change; "a lasting relationship".

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley