prolongment

Meanings

• Noun or Verb

  The act or action of extending or prolonging something, such as a period of time or a sound.

  - "The prolongment of the concert due to the standing ovation."
  - "He asked for a prolongment of his visa."

• Noun

  A state or condition of prolonged existence or duration.

  - "The prolongment of life through medical advancements."
  - "The prolongment of a business through strategic planning."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with prolongment
extent , present , relent , ment

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Variants

List of all variants of prolongment that leads to same result
prolonged , prolongedly , prolong , prolongation , prolongations , prolonger , prolongers , prolonging , prolongs

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'prolongare', meaning 'to extend, prolong, or draw out'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest word in the English language, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, contains the word 'prolongment' as a substring: pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis.

2. Prolongment is a term used in astronomy to describe the length of time a celestial body remains visible above the horizon.

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Related Concepts

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1. Extension: Related concept that refers to making something larger or longer in size or duration.

2. Duration: Related concept that refers to the length of time that something exists or continues.

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Culture

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Prolongment has been used in various literary and artistic works to represent the idea of prolonging or extending something. For instance, in music, a 'prolonged' note is one that is held for an extended period of time. In literature, a 'prolonged' scene or chapter may be used to build tension or suspense.

How to Memorize "prolongment"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a clock being turned forward to represent the idea of prolonging or extending something.
   - Imagine a long piece of fabric being pulled out or extended.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of extending or prolonging something.
   - Think of the word 'prolongment' as meaning 'extension' or 'duration'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'prolongment' as 'pro long ment' or 'pro long time'.
   - Use the acronym 'P-R-O-L-O-N-G-M-E-N-T' to remember the definition: Prolonged or extended duration, action, or state.

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