Meaning of PROLONGATION
| Pronunciation: | | `prowlong'geyshun
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- [n] the act of prolonging something; "there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks"
- [n] the consequence of being lengthened in duration
- [n] amount or degree or range to which something extends; "the wire has an extension of 50 feet"
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| | Synonyms: | | continuation, extension, lengthening, lengthiness, perpetuation, protraction, protraction |
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| | See Also: | | continuance, continuation, duration, length, longness | |
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| | Definition: | | \Pro`lon*ga"tion\, n. [F. prolongation.]
1. The act of lengthening in space or in time; extension;
protraction. --Bacon.
2. That which forms an additional length.
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