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What is another word for Prolongation? – 157 Prolongation Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    extension expansion prolonging lengthening stretching continuation persistence perpetuation protraction delay deferral postponement suspension pause interruption cessation stay moratorium reprieve respite recess hiatus lag slowdown deceleration dragging drawling lingering tarrying dawdling loitering hesitation irresolution indecision vacillation procrastination stalling

    Meaning of Prolongation

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, prolongation refers to the act or process of making something last longer or continue for a greater duration.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines it as the act of prolonging or the state of being prolonged, which can apply to various contexts such as time, duration, or extent.
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes prolongation as the act of making something continue for a longer time or the fact of something continuing for a longer time.

    Example Uses

    • The company's financial difficulties led to a prolongation of the project's deadline, causing inconvenience to all parties involved.
    • The doctor warned that a prolongation of the illness could lead to serious complications if left untreated.
    • The government's decision to impose a prolongation of the curfew hours was met with widespread criticism from the public.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    abbreviation reduction shortening contraction curtailment decrease diminution lessening minimization abridgment truncation termination cessation stoppage halt interruption discontinuation abandonment cancellation annulment revocation repeal negation denial rejection

    Related Nouns

    duration extension period term interval span length distance stretch continuation persistence perpetuation protraction delay deferral postponement suspension pause interruption cessation moratorium reprieve respite recess hiatus

    Related Verbs

    extend prolong lengthen stretch continue persist perpetuate protract delay defer postpone suspend pause interrupt cease stay moratorium reprieve respite recess hiatus lag slow decelerate drag drawl linger tarry dawdle loiter hesitate irresolute vacillate procrastinate stall

    Related Adjectives

    prolonged extended lengthy long protracted delayed deferred postponed suspended paused interrupted ceaseless perpetual persistent persistent continuous uninterrupted ongoing lasting enduring chronic prolonged prolix verbose long-winded rambling drawn-out slow sluggish gradual tentative hesitant indecisive irresolute vacillating