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prolongation

/,proʊlɔŋ'ɡeɪʃən/

Synonyms of prolongation Antonyms of prolongation Examples of prolongation Usage of prolongation Parts of prolongation Definition that contains prolongation Words sounding like prolongation Explanation of prolongation

noun
amount or degree or range to which something extends
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extension lengthiness

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longness
noun
the act of prolonging something
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"there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks"

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lengthening perpetuation protraction

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continuance continuation
noun
the consequence of being lengthened in duration
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continuation lengthiness protraction

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duration length

Examples of prolongation

"there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks"