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prolongation

Prolongation (noun) means the act of prolonging.

noun
1
The act of prolonging.
2
That which has been prolonged; an extension.
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Etymology

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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What is the meaning of prolongation?

"prolongation" (noun) means the act of prolonging.

What are the different meanings of prolongation?

"prolongation" has 2 main meanings: 1. The act of prolonging; 2. That which has been prolonged; an extension.

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