Prolongation

Pronunciation: /prəˌlɔŋˈɡeɪʃən/

Definitions of prolongation

noun a lengthening in time or space

Example Sentences

A1 The prolongation of the meeting made everyone tired.

A2 The doctor recommended a prolongation of the medication to see better results.

B1 The prolongation of the project deadline caused stress among the team members.

B2 The prolongation of negotiations led to a successful agreement between the two parties.

C1 The prolongation of the trial allowed for more evidence to be presented.

C2 The prolongation of the ceasefire brought hope for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

Examples of prolongation in a Sentence

formal The prolongation of the project deadline was necessary due to unforeseen circumstances.

informal They decided on a prolongation for the party so more people could attend.

slang Let's ask for a prolongation on the assignment deadline, I'm not ready yet.

figurative The prolongation of their disagreement only made matters worse.

Grammatical Forms of prolongation

• past tense: prolonged
• plural: prolongations
• comparative: more prolonged
• superlative: most prolonged
• present tense: prolong
• future tense: will prolong
• perfect tense: have prolonged
• continuous tense: is prolonging
• singular: prolongation
• positive degree: prolongation
• infinitive: to prolong
• gerund: prolonging
• participle: prolonged

Origin and Evolution of prolongation

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'prolongation' originated from the Latin word 'prolongatio', which is derived from the verb 'prolongare' meaning to lengthen or extend.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'prolongation' has retained its original meaning of extending or lengthening, but it has also come to be used in a broader sense to refer to the act of delaying or postponing something.