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Prolongation Definition & Meaning

prolongation
noun
  1. the act of prolonging something; "there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks"
  2. amount or degree or range to which something extends; "the wire has an extension of 50 feet"
  3. the consequence of being lengthened in duration

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Frequently asked questions

What does prolongation mean?
the act of prolonging something; "there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks" amount or degree or range to which something extends; "the wire has an extension of 50 feet" the consequence of being lengthened in duration
What part of speech is prolongation?
Prolongation is a noun.
How many definitions does prolongation have?
Prolongation has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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