prolongation

[US]/ˌprəulɔŋ'ɡeiʃən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. extension, prolonging part.

Example Sentences

In the paper,we discuss some properties of prolongation in which the voctor field X of the manifold M polongs to the Cotangent Bundle T *M,and the Prolongation of the Lie algebra of Lie groups.

A slender prolongation of the receptacle between the carpels as a central axis, as in the fruits of some members of the Umbelliferae (Apiaceae) and the Geraniaceae.

the prolongation of the meeting

the prolongation of the deadline

the prolongation of the project

the prolongation of the process

the prolongation of the contract

the prolongation of the negotiation

the prolongation of the discussion

the prolongation of the game

the prolongation of the journey

the prolongation of the wait

Real-world Examples

They're called repetitions, prolongations and blocks.

Source: New York Magazine (Video Edition)

The wave of warmth that went through him was like the prolongation of his vision.

Source: Itan Flomei

On an ECG, this is seen as PROGRESSIVE prolongation of PR interval followed by a P wave WITHOUT a QRS complex.

Source: Cardiology

This bounty, which, like most others, was granted only for a limited time, was continued by several prolongations, but was reduced to 4d.

Source: The Wealth of Nations (Part Four)

To avoid the prolongation of an unpleasant scene, the result of which, in his view, was absolutely certain, Julien had resolved not to make a speech.

Source: The Red and the Black (Part Four)

The Doctor delivered himself of these remarks slowly, deliberately, with occasional pauses and prolongations of accent, which made no great allowance for poor Catherine's suspense as to his conclusion.

Source: Washington Square

The law for the encouragement of the coinage, by rendering it duty-free, was first enacted during the reign of Charles II. for a limited time, and afterwards continued, by different prolongations, till 1769, when it was rendered perpetual.

Source: The Wealth of Nations (Part Three)

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