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prolongation

pro·lon·ga·tion

UK/ˌpɹəʊlɒŋˈɡeɪʃən/ US/ˌpɹəʊləŋˈɡeɪʃən/ uncommon

noun

1.

the act of prolonging something

  • “there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks”
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2.

amount or degree or range to which something extends

  • “the wire has an extension of 50 feet”
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3.

Origin

From Middle English prolongacioun, from Old French prolongation, from Late Latin prōlongātiō, from prōlongātus, perfect passive participle of Latin prōlongō, from prō + longus. By surface analysis, prolong + -ation.

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