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Prolongation

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˌpɹəʊlɒŋˈɡeɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Prolongation is a noun meaning The act of prolonging.

Meaning

The act of prolonging.

More Meanings

  1. That which has been prolonged; an extension.

Word Forms

Synonyms for prolongation

Depending on context, synonyms include stretching, continuance, prolongment, prorogation, protraction, deferral.

stretchingcontinuanceprolongmentprorogationprotractiondeferralprocrastinationextensionperpetuationlengthinesslengthening

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include protraction, lengthening, lengthiness, extension, perpetuation, prorogation.

protractionlengtheninglengthinessextensionperpetuationprorogationprolongingelongationextendedextendpersistencecontinuancecontinuationdelaydelayingpostponementprocrastinationpostponedreprieveslowness

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