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lengthening

lengt·he·ning

UK/ˈlɛŋ(k)θənɪŋ/ US/ˈlɛŋ(k)θnɪŋ/ uncommon

noun

1.

the act of prolonging something

  • “there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks”
Synonyms

Origin

From lengthen + -ing.

Phrases

  • compensatory lengthening

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