prolongation

[ proh-lawng-gey-shuh n, -long- ]
/ ˌproʊ lɔŋˈgeɪ ʃən, -lɒŋ- /
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noun

the act of prolonging: the prolongation of a line.
the state of being prolonged.
a prolonged or extended form.
an added part.

Origin of prolongation

1480–90; < Late Latin prōlongātiōn- (stem of prōlongātiō) extension. See prolongate, -ion

OTHER WORDS FROM prolongation

non·pro·lon·ga·tion, noun

Words nearby prolongation

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Words related to prolongation

purview, adjunct, sweep, production, supplement, radius, arm, delay, amplification, span, stretch, annex, increase, spread, branch, scope, development, protraction, broadening, reach

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