Meaning of LENGTHENING

Pronunciation:			l'engthuning
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  the act of prolonging something; "there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks" [adj]  increasing in length; "the lengthening days of February"
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	Synonyms:		increasing, perpetuation, prolongation, protraction
	See Also:		continuance, continuation
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