elongated

UK
/ɪˈlɒŋɡeɪtɪd/
US
/ɪˈlɔːŋɡeɪtɪd/

Translations

elongatedadjective
more elongated
Comp.
most elongated
Super.
UK
/ɪˈlɒŋɡeɪtɪd/
US
/ɪˈlɔːŋɡeɪtɪd/
The artist painted an elongated figure that stretched across the canvas.
L'artiste a peint une figure allongée qui s'étendait sur la toile.
allongéphonétique
The teacher demonstrated the difference between a short and an elongated vowel.
Le professeur a montré la différence entre une voyelle brève et une voyelle allongée.
elongatedpast participle
UK
/ɪˈlɒŋɡeɪtɪd/
US
/ɪˈlɔːŋɡeɪtɪd/
Functions as an adjective formed from the past participle of the verb “elongate”.
The elongated cable now reached across the entire room.
Le câble allongé traversait désormais toute la pièce.
elongateverb

elongated

Past Simple

elongated
Past Simple
elongated
Past Participle
elongating
Gerund
UK
/ɪˈlɒŋɡeɪt/
US
/ɪˈlɔːŋɡeɪt/
allongerSens courant en français pour rendre plus long, notamment en longueur.
The artist decided to elongate the figure's neck to give it a more elegant appearance.
L’artiste a décidé d’allonger le cou de la figure pour lui donner une apparence plus élégante.
Additional translations
étirerPour l’idée d’étendre ou de prolonger en longueur, surtout dans un contexte concret ou visuel.

Definitions

elongatedadjective
Unusually long in relation to its width.
The artist painted an elongated figure that stretched across the canvas.
Stretched or extended in length.
The elongated shadow of the tree reached across the lawn as the sun set.
Phonetics: lengthened in articulation; pronounced with a long sound.
The teacher demonstrated the difference between a short and an elongated vowel.
elongatedpast participle
Having been lengthened; extended or stretched out.
The elongated cable now reached across the entire room.
elongateverb
To make something longer, especially in relation to its width.
The artist decided to elongate the figure's neck to give it a more elegant appearance.
To extend or stretch out in length.
The shadows began to elongate as the sun set behind the hills.
To become longer; to lengthen.
Under constant tension, the cable will gradually elongate.