life history en · NOUN
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) An investigation into the details and activities of a person over the course of their lifetime; one’s background.
His life history shows that he frequently moves from town to town, moving from one job to the next.
- (countable, uncountable) Information concerning a person’s diseases and medical disorders suffered during his or her lifetime; especially useful if the disorders are genetic.
- (countable, uncountable) The set of stages that an organism, or a species, experiences over its lifetime, from conception to death.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| life histories | Number=Plur | lexicographic |