prolongation
noun
Simple meaning
Amount or degree or range to which something extends.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
pɹəˈlɔŋeɪʃən
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Definition
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noun
The act of prolonging something
“There was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks.”
That which has been prolonged; an extension.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient
- Frequency
- Rare
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: The act of prolonging something
Used this way, prolongation is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“There was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Usage note
It most often appears in the pattern “prolongation of …”, which is worth copying when you use it.
Natural pattern: prolongation of …
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- “There was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks.”noun
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Synonyms
Sense: prolonging something
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