English to English Dictionary

Life-history

The series of changes undergone by an organism during its lifetime, especially relating to its development, reproduction, and survivorship.

Life-or-death

Of utmost gravity; crucial, critical, or determining whether someone lives or dies.

Life-sized

Made in the exact dimensions or scale of a living person or real object.

Life-support

The use of specialized medical equipment to artificially maintain or assist vital bodily functions, such as breathing or blood circulation, in a patient who is critically ill.

Lifebreadth

The extent or range of experiences and opportunities in a person's life.

Lifecycle

The series of stages through which something passes during its lifetime, from its beginning to its eventual cessation or replacement.

Lifeguard

A person employed to supervise and ensure the safety of swimmers at a beach or pool.

Lifeless

Devoid of life; not alive.

Lifelessness

The state of being without life or vitality.

Lifelike

Having the appearance or qualities of living beings.

Lifelong Friend

A person with whom one has developed a close and enduring friendship over a long period.

Lifesaving

Saving someone's life; extremely important or essential in a critical situation.