prolongation
/ˌproʊlɔːŋˈɡeɪʃən/
noun
- The act of making something last longer; an extension in time or duration.
- Doctors recommended a prolongation of the treatment to ensure full recovery.
- The prolongation of the meeting frustrated everyone who had other plans.
- The prolongation of the drought caused severe water shortages.
- Something that extends or continues something else, especially in space or time.
- The hallway was a long prolongation of the main entrance.
- The new highway is a prolongation of the existing road network.
- The ceasefire was a temporary prolongation of peace before the next conflict.
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