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What is another word for Prolonged? – 143 Prolonged Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    extended lengthy prolonged protracted extendedly lengthily lingering drawn-out delayed slowed unhurried leisurely relaxed stretched expanded enlarged increased amplified broadened widened deepened intensified heightened strengthened lengthened durable enduring lasting persistent continuous uninterrupted unbroken sustained maintained supported prolongedly extendable extensible stretchable expandable inflatable.

    Meaning of Prolonged

    The primary meaning of "Prolonged" is to extend or lengthen something in time, duration, or extent.

    Definitions

    • Lasting longer than expected or desired
    • Extended or lengthened in time, duration, or extent
    • Continuing for a long time without stopping or being interrupted

    Etymology of Prolonged

    The word "Prolonged" originates from the Latin words "pro" meaning "forward" or "onward" and "longus" meaning "long"
    Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe something that has been extended or lengthened in time, duration, or extent

    Example Uses

    • The prolonged period of hot weather caused a severe drought in the region
    • The company's prolonged financial struggles led to its eventual bankruptcy
    • The athlete's prolonged training regimen helped her achieve a new personal best

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    brief short fleeting transient temporary ephemeral momentary instantaneous swift rapid quick hurried hasty abrupt curtailed shortened reduced decreased diminished weakened shortened truncated cut abbreviated concise.

    Related Nouns

    duration extension length period time span term interval phase stage episode session sequence series cycle process procedure routine practice habit custom tradition pattern trend course progression.

    Related Verbs

    extend lengthen prolong delay slow hasten quicken accelerate decelerate decrease increase amplify broaden widen deepen intensify heighten strengthen lengthen maintain support sustain continue persevere persist.

    Related Adjectives

    extended lengthy prolonged protracted long lengthy extendedly lengthily lingering drawn-out delayed slowed unhurried leisurely relaxed stretched expanded enlarged increased amplified broadened widened deepened intensified heightened strengthened.