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Elongate Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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elongate

elon-gate

🇺🇸 /ɪˈɫɔŋɡeɪt/ · 🇬🇧 /ɪlˈɒŋɡeɪt/

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

stretch

To make something longer, especially in a way that is not natural or usual.

Synonyms

extend, lengthen, prolong.

Examples of usage

  • The artist elongated the woman's neck in the painting.
  • She elongated her legs by wearing high heels.

Translations

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Quick facts about “elongate”

Elongate is a 2-syllable verb (elon-gate). It is pronounced /ɪˈɫɔŋɡeɪt/ in American English and /ɪlˈɒŋɡeɪt/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 1 meaning, 3 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #11,338 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'elongate'

The word 'elongate' originated from the Latin word 'elongatus', which means 'lengthen'. It first appeared in English in the mid-16th century. The prefix 'e-' signifies 'out' or 'away', and 'longus' means 'long'. Over time, 'elongate' has been used to describe the action of making something longer or extending its length.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,338, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.