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Definition of prolongation

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

Similar Words: protraction, perpetuation, lengthening, lengthiness, continuation, extension

Derivational Morphology: perpetuate, prolong, protract, extend, draw out, sustain, keep up, continue, go on, carry on, proceed, stay, stay on, remain, go along, keep, retain, keep on, keep going

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