survivorship

noun

sur·​vi·​vor·​ship sər-ˈvī-vər-ˌship 

1

: the legal right of the survivor of persons having joint interests in property to take the interest of the person who has died

2

: the state of being a survivor : survival

3

: the probability of surviving to a particular age

also : the number or proportion of survivors (as of an age group or population)

Examples of survivorship in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Jia’s films are not overtly feminist, but his admiration for the survivorship of women is an ongoing feature. —Jessica Kiang, Variety, 18 May 2024

The Livestrong program also serves as a catalyst for broader social change by providing a model of excellence in survivorship care and demonstrating the transformative power of physical exercise. —Yan Zhao, The Mercury News, 12 May 2024

Griffin’s family is seeking a jury trial and monetary retribution for wrongful death, negligence and damages in a survivorship action, among other claims. —Keith L. Alexander, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024

They are used by scientists to study growth, survivorship and fish movement and have been inserted into some brown trout within the Colorado River. —The Arizona Republic, 1 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1625, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

survivorship

noun

sur·​vi·​vor·​ship -ˈvī-vər-ˌship 

1

: the state of being a survivor

quality of life in long-term survivorship (five years or longer) of patients who have experienced breast cancer

2

: the probability of surviving to a particular age

also : the number or proportion of survivors (as of an age group)

Legal Definition

survivorship

noun

sur·​vi·​vor·​ship

1

: the right of one or more joint tenants who have survived another to take the interest of the person who has died

2

: the state of being a survivor