PROLONGATION

prolongation, protraction, perpetuation, lengthening

(noun) the act of prolonging something; “there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks”

lengthiness, prolongation, continuation, protraction

(noun) the consequence of being lengthened in duration

extension, lengthiness, prolongation

(noun) amount or degree or range to which something extends; “the wire has an extension of 50 feet”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

prolongation (countable and uncountable, plural prolongations)

The act of prolonging.

That which has been prolonged; an extension.

• (act of prolonging: extending in space): stretching

• (act of prolonging: extending the duration of): continuance, prolongment, prorogation, protraction

• (act of prolonging: putting off to a distant time): deferral, procrastination; see also deferment

Source: Wiktionary

Pro`lon*ga"tion, n. Etym: [F. prolongation.]

1. The act of lengthening in space or in time; extension; protraction. Bacon.

2. That which forms an additional length.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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