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Etymology
1. prolongation
noun. the act of prolonging something.
Synonyms
- perpetuation
- lengthening
- protraction
- continuance
Antonyms
- discontinuation
- inactivity
- short
- permanence
Etymology
- -ation (English)
- prolong (English)
Featured Games
2. prolongation
noun. the consequence of being lengthened in duration.
Synonyms
- continuation
- duration
- lengthiness
- protraction
- length
Antonyms
- impermanence
- longness
- contraction
- flexion
Etymology
- -ation (English)
- prolong (English)
3. prolongation
noun. amount or degree or range to which something extends.
Synonyms
- extension
- lengthiness
- longness
Antonyms
- disinheritance
- conclusion
- disfranchisement
- dismount
Etymology
- -ation (English)
- prolong (English)
Sentences with prolongation
1. Noun, singular or mass
Stuttering, which is characterised by repetition or prolongation of sounds and hesitations while speaking, begins early in childhood and in some cases lasts all life.