elongated
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɪˈlɔːŋɡeɪtɪd/
KK: /ɪˈloʊŋˌɡeɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Having a greater length than width; stretched out.
Example
The snake was elongated, making it easier for it to slither through the grass.
Conversation
Have you seen that new building downtown?
Yeah, it looks so elongated compared to the others.
I wonder how they designed it to look so stretched like that.
It definitely stands out in the skyline!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
stretched
lengthy
extended
Antonyms
short
compact
brief
verb
Definition
To make something longer in shape or duration.
Example
The artist elongated the figures in her painting to create a sense of elegance.
Tense Forms
Past: elongated
Past Participle: elongated
Conversation
Did you see how that rubber band elongated when I pulled it?
Yeah, it looked really cool!
I didn't expect it to stretch that much.
Root Explanation
Elongated → It is formed from "e-" (meaning out) and "longus" (meaning long) and the suffix "-ate" (indicating a state or condition). The word "elongated" means to be in a state of being made longer or extended out.
Memory Tip
Think of something being 'stretched out' ('e-' means out and 'longus' means long) — that's why elongated means made longer.
Visually Confused Words
unelongated
coelongated
oblongated
subelongate
elated