noun
prolongation
Prolongation (noun) means the act of making something last longer.
noun
1
The act of making something last longer.
2
A part added on to make something longer.
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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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Rhymes for prolongation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of prolongation?
"prolongation" (noun) means the act of making something last longer.
What is another word for prolongation?
Other words for "prolongation" include extension, protraction, lengthening, lengthiness, perpetuation, continuation.
What is the opposite of prolongation?
The opposite of "prolongation" is abbreviation.
What are the different meanings of prolongation?
"prolongation" has 2 main meanings: 1. The act of making something last longer; 2. A part added on to make something longer.
