prolongation

Meaning

1. (countable, uncountable) The act of prolonging.
2. (countable, uncountable) That which has been prolonged; an extension.

Synonyms

extension

continuation

elongation

protraction

lengthening

lengthiness

renewal

postponement

extend

continuance

perpetuation

spreading

tallness

carry-forward

contango

prolongment

course

delay

elongate

height

length

lengthen

longness

postpone

prolong

sequel

Translations

prolongation

prolongación

prolongamento

prolongement

prolongació

παράταση

Verlängerung

extensão

protrazione

prolongatie

προέκταση

verlenging

διαιώνιση

perpetuació

prorogation

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˌpɹəʊlɒŋˈɡeɪʃən/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: prolongacioun

In summary

From Middle English prolongacioun, from Old French prolongation, from Late Latin prōlongātiō, from prōlongātus, perfect passive participle of Latin prōlongō, from prō + longus.