unintentionally-prolonged
|un-in-ten-tion-al-ly-pro-longed|
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/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəli prəˈlɔŋd/
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/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəli prəˈlɒŋd/
(prolong)
extension
Etymology
Etymology Information
'prolong' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'prolongare,' where 'pro-' meant 'forward' and 'longare' meant 'to make long.'
Historical Evolution
'prolongare' transformed into the Old French word 'prolonger,' and eventually became the modern English word 'prolong' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make something longer,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
extended in duration without intention.
The meeting was unintentionally-prolonged due to technical difficulties.
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Last updated: 2025/04/23 09:27