Prolongedly: meaning, definitions and examples

Add to dictionary

prolongedly

 

[ prəˈlɔŋɡɪdli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a prolonged manner

In a manner that lasts longer than usual or expected.

Synonyms

extensively, lengthily, protractedly

Examples of usage

  • He stared at her prolongedly, trying to understand her emotions.
  • She spoke prolongedly about her latest travels.

Translations

Translations of the word "prolongedly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 prolongadamente

🇮🇳 लंबे समय तक

🇩🇪 verlängert

🇮🇩 berkepanjangan

🇺🇦 тривало

🇵🇱 przedłużająco

🇯🇵 長期的に (ちょうきてきに)

🇫🇷 prolongé

🇪🇸 prolongadamente

🇹🇷 uzatılmış

🇰🇷 장기간

🇸🇦 مطولاً

🇨🇿 prodlouženě

🇸🇰 predĺžene

🇨🇳 长时间地 (cháng shí jiān de)

🇸🇮 podaljšano

🇮🇸 lengd

🇰🇿 ұзақ уақытқа созылған

🇬🇪 გრძელვადიანი

🇦🇿 uzadılmış

🇲🇽 prolongadamente

Word origin

The word 'prolongedly' is derived from the verb 'prolong', which originated from the Latin word 'prolongare', meaning 'to lengthen'. The adverb 'prolongedly' came into use in the English language in the late 19th century, gaining popularity in academic and formal writing styles for its ability to convey a sense of duration and extension.

See also: prolongation, prolonged.