prolongation

• Nom désignant l'action de prolonger quelque chose dans le temps ou dans l'espace, le degré ou l'étendue sur laquelle quelque chose s'étend, ou le résultat d'un allongement en durée.

A noun referring to the act of extending something in time or space, the extent or range to which something extends, or the result of being lengthened in duration.

1. Act of extendingC1formal

   The action of making something last longer than usual or expected.

   Prolongation (action de prolonger)

   • The prolongation of the meeting frustrated many attendees.
   • Doctors recommended a prolongation of the treatment period.
   • The contract's prolongation was approved by both parties.

   Synonymescontinuationextensionlengtheningprotraction

   Antonymesabbreviationcurtailmentshorteningtruncation

2. Extent or rangeC1formal

   The amount, degree, or range to which something extends or is prolonged.

   Étendue, portée

   • The prolongation of the road was only a few miles.
   • The prolongation of the deadline gave them more time to prepare.
   • The prolongation of the discussion covered many topics.

   Synonymesbreadthcompassextensionextentrangereachscopesweep

   Antonymesabbreviationcurtailmentshorteningtruncation

3. Lengthened durationC1formal

   The result or consequence of being made longer in time.

   Prolongement dans le temps

   • The prolongation of the project led to increased costs.
   • The prolongation of the concert was due to the encore.
   • The prolongation of the illness worried the family.

   Synonymescontinuationelongationextensionlengtheningprotraction

   Antonymesabbreviationcurtailmentshorteningtruncation