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Lengthening

/ˈlɛŋ(k)θənɪŋ/ · noun

Meaning

The process of making or growing longer..

Definitions by Sense

  1. The process of making or growing longer.
  2. (phonology) a type of sound change when a sound (especially a vowel) lengthens
  3. present participle and gerund of lengthen

Example Sentences

This enabled an additional 15-20 containers to be carried per train, giving a 20% productivity gain, and was partly enabled by Network Rail completing the lengthening of loops on the route northwards from Southampton via Banbury.

Synonyms for lengthening

increasingprotractionprolongationperpetuation

Antonyms for lengthening

Related Words

prolongationprotractionincreasingperpetuationelongationextensionextendprorogationstretchprolongingstretchingincreasecontinuationrenewalstrainextendingperpetuatingprotractingexpandingelongating

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does lengthening mean?

Lengthening means The process of making or growing longer..

What is a synonym for lengthening?

Common synonyms include increasing, protraction, prolongation, perpetuation.

What is the opposite of lengthening?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use lengthening in a sentence?

This enabled an additional 15-20 containers to be carried per train, giving a 20% productivity gain, and was partly enabled by Network Rail completing the lengthening of loops on the route northwards from Southampton via Banbury.

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