Definition

An extension or the act of making something last longer than it normally would.

Example

The prolongation of the meeting allowed for more discussion on the important topics.

Conversation

Did you hear about the prolongation of the deadline for the project?

Yeah, I read that it was extended by a whole week!

I think it was a good decision; we really needed more time.

Definitely! It will help us improve the final results.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Prolongation → It is formed from "pro-" (meaning forward) and "longare" (meaning to make long). The word refers to the act of making something longer or extending its duration.

Memory Tip

Think of moving something 'forward' ('pro-') to make it 'longer' — that's why prolongation means extending something.

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