prolongation
Americannoun
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the act of prolonging.
the prolongation of a line.
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the state of being prolonged.
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a prolonged or extended form.
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an added part.
Other Word Forms
- nonprolongation noun
Etymology
Origin of prolongation
1480–90; < Late Latin prōlongātiōn- (stem of prōlongātiō ) extension. See prolongate, -ion
Example Sentences
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In the past, intermittent fasting has been shown to prolong the lifespan of animals, and the results now obtained indicate that the improved preservation of stem cell function may underlie this prolongation.
From Science Daily • Feb. 12, 2024
Furthermore, the CDC did note domperidone "is associated with QT prolongation in children and infants."
From Salon • Jul. 28, 2023
Dismissing the idea that his election was a prolongation of his first term, Mr. Macron said “a new people, different from five years ago, has entrusted a new president with a new mandate.”
From New York Times • May 7, 2022
The indefinite strike has not yet hit exports because the ports have large stored reserves of grains, but a prolongation of the protest could start to affect shipments.
From Reuters • Apr. 12, 2022
He wrote: “Distraction during the appearance of the stimulus is always punished with the prolongation of the process,” notes a biography published by the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition, and Behaviour in the Netherlands.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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