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long-term
adjective
-
long-term
,
longer-term
,
longest-term
lasting
or
continuing
for
a
long
period
into
the
future
•
The
company
has
a
long-term
plan
to
reduce
waste
.
The
company
has
a
long-term
plan
to
reduce
waste
.
•
Regular
exercise
brings
long-term
benefits
for
your
heart
and
muscles
.
Regular
exercise
brings
long-term
benefits
for
your
heart
and
muscles
.
Formed
from
the
adjective
"
long
"
+
the
noun
"
term
";
first
recorded
in
the
late
19th
century
to
describe
loans
or
investments
that
extended
over
many
years
.
adverb
-
long-term
,
longer-term
,
longest-term
over
or
for
a
long
period
of
time
in
the
future
•
She
decided
to
invest
long-term
instead
of
chasing
quick
profits
.
She
decided
to
invest
long-term
instead
of
chasing
quick
profits
.
•
You
will
save
money
long-term
if
you
insulate
your
house
properly
.
You
will
save
money
long-term
if
you
insulate
your
house
properly
.
Adverbial
use
developed
soon
after
the
adjectival
form
,
reflecting
actions
or
effects
that
last
for
many
years
or
decades
.