Elongation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Elongation is a noun meaning The act of lengthening.
Meaning
The act of lengthening.
More Meanings
- The state of being lengthened.
- That which lengthens out; a continuation.
- The ratio of the extension of a material to the length of the material prior to stretching.
- A removal to a distance; a withdrawal; a being at a distance; a distance.
- (astronomy) The angular distance of a planet from the sun.
Example Sentences
the elongation of Venus
Word Forms
- elongations
Synonyms for elongation
Depending on context, synonyms include extension.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include extension, lengthening, prolongation, stretch, increase, proof.
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