duration

Meanings

• Noun

  The period of time that a particular process or action continues or an object exists.

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Pronunciation

1. /djəˈɹeɪʃn̩/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with duration
endure , ensured , persevered

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Variants

List of all variants of duration that leads to same result
duration , durations , for the duration

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French durer, from dur, hard, long-lasting.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The shortest duration of a note in music is typically a 16th note.

2. The longest recorded human breath lasted for 27 minutes and 11 seconds.

3. The universe is estimated to be about 13.8 billion years old, making it the longest-lasting 'duration' we know of.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. time: Duration is a measure of time.

2. interval: An interval is a measure of the duration between two events.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'duration' is often used to describe the passage of time in a narrative. For instance, in James Joyce's 'Ulysses,' the novel's structure is based on the duration of a single day in Dublin.

How to Memorize "duration"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a clock or hourglass to represent the concept of 'duration'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'duration' with the idea of continuity or persistence.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'DURATION' to remember the definition: Duration is the U-nderstanding of R-esistance, T-ime, and I-nterval, N-ext.

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