 prolongation |
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| 1. | [ noun ] the act of prolonging something | |
| Synonyms: | perpetuation lengthening protraction | |
| Examples: | "there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks" |
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| Related terms: | continuance perpetuate prolong | |
| 2. | [ noun ] amount or degree or range to which something extends | |
| Synonyms: | lengthiness extension | |
| Examples: | : "the wire has an extension of 50 feet" |
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| Related terms: | longness prolong | |
| 3. | [ noun ] the consequence of being lengthened in duration | |
| Synonyms: | protraction continuation lengthiness | |
| Related terms: | duration continue stay prolong prolong retain | |
| Similar spelling: |
prolonged prolonge_knot |
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