prolongation
Meanings
Plural: prolongations
Noun
- the act of prolonging something
- "there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks"
- amount or degree or range to which something extends
- the consequence of being lengthened in duration
- The act of prolonging.
- That which has been prolonged; an extension.
Origin / Etymology
From Middle English prolongacioun, from Old French prolongation, from Late Latin prōlongātiō, from prōlongātus, perfect passive participle of Latin prōlongō, from prō + longus.
Synonyms
continuance, continuation, deferment, deferral, extension, lengthening, lengthiness, perpetuation, procrastination, prolongment, prorogation, protraction, stretching
Scrabble Score: 15
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