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Daylong

/ˈdeɪ.lɔŋ/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    Lasting for the entire duration of a day.

    "The festival was a daylong event that attracted visitors from all over the region."
  2. 2

    Occurring or taking place throughout the day.

    "She planned a daylong hike to explore the national park."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'daylong' is a compound of 'day' and 'long', originating in Middle English. The word 'day' comes from Old English 'dæg', while 'long' derives from Old English 'lang'. The combination reflects the duration of an entire day, emphasizing continuity or duration.

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