Definition of prolongation Prolongation

pro•lon•ga•tion

We found 9 definitions of prolongation from 5 different sources.

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What does prolongation mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: prolongations

prolongation - the act of prolonging something; "there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks"
  protraction, perpetuation, lengthening
  continuance, continuation the act of continuing an activity without interruption
prolongation - the consequence of being lengthened in duration
  lengthiness, continuation, protraction
  duration, length continuance in time; "the ceremony was of short duration"; "he complained about the length of time required"
prolongation - amount or degree or range to which something extends; "the wire has an extension of 50 feet"
  extension, lengthiness
  longness duration as an extension
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • prolongation (n.)
    The act of lengthening in space or in time; extension; protraction.
  • prolongation (n.)
    That which forms an additional length.

Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥

  • prolongation
    An extension of leave of absence, or a continuation of service.

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