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prolongation
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/prəˌlɒŋˈɡeɪʃən/
US
/prəˌlɔŋˈɡeɪʃən/
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prolongation
noun
prolongations
pl
UK
/prəˌlɒŋˈɡeɪʃən/
US
/prəˌlɔŋˈɡeɪʃən/
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продление
The prolongation of the meeting was unexpected.
Продление встречи было неожиданным.
удлинение
The prolongation of the bridge required additional resources.
Удлинение моста потребовало дополнительных ресурсов.
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пролонгация
затяжка
Definitions
The act of extending the duration or length of something.
The prolongation of the meeting caused many attendees to miss their trains.
A part that is added to something to make it longer.
The architect designed a prolongation of the building to accommodate more offices.
Synonyms
lengthening
delay
continuation
protraction
extension
prolongation
adjective
UK
/ˌprəʊlɒŋˈɡeɪʃən/
US
/ˌproʊlɔːŋˈɡeɪʃən/
Used attributively to modify a following noun, e.g., "prolongation phase"
Definitions
Relating to or serving as a prolongation; involving extension in time or length.
The drug is administered during the prolongation phase of treatment.
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