lengthening

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the act of prolonging something
  2. verb make longer
  3. verb become long or longer

Etymology

From lengthen + -ing.

In classic literature

Synonyms

prolongation, protraction, perpetuation

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