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Prolonged: meaning, definitions and examples

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prolonged

 

[ prəˈlɔŋdɪd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

extended period of time

Continuing for a long time or longer than usual; lengthy.

Synonyms

extended, lengthy, protracted

Examples of usage

  • The prolonged drought caused severe water shortages in the region.
  • She suffered from prolonged illness, but eventually recovered.
  • The prolonged negotiations finally led to a peace agreement.
Context #2 | Verb

to lengthen or extend in duration

To lengthen in time or extend the duration of.

Synonyms

extend, lengthen, prolong, protract

Examples of usage

  • The doctor prescribed medication to prolong the patient's life.
  • The decision to postpone the event will prolong the planning process.
  • Adding more fuel to the fire will only prolong the burning process.

Translations

Translations of the word "prolonged" in other languages:

🇵🇹 prolongado

🇮🇳 लंबा

🇩🇪 verlängert

🇮🇩 berkepanjangan

🇺🇦 тривалий

🇵🇱 przedłużony

🇯🇵 長引いた

🇫🇷 prolongé

🇪🇸 prolongado

🇹🇷 uzatılmış

🇰🇷 연장된

🇸🇦 ممتد

🇨🇿 prodloužený

🇸🇰 predĺžený

🇨🇳 延长的

🇸🇮 podaljšan

🇮🇸 langvarandi

🇰🇿 ұзартылған

🇬🇪 გახანგრძლივებული

🇦🇿 uzadılmış

🇲🇽 prolongado

Etymology

The word 'prolonged' originates from the Latin word 'prolongare', which means 'to lengthen'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. The concept of prolonging something has been significant throughout history, whether it be prolonging life, a process, or a period of time. The adjective 'prolonged' is commonly used in various contexts to describe something that continues for an extended period, while the verb 'prolong' is used to indicate the act of extending the duration of something.

See also: prolongation, prolongedly.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,466, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.