Synonyms for prolongation
ˌproʊ lɔŋˈgeɪ ʃən, -lɒŋ-pro·lon·ga·tion

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1. prolongation, protraction, perpetuation, lengtheningnoun

   the act of prolonging something

   "there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks"

   Synonyms:
   continuation, lengthiness, extension, lengthening, protraction, perpetuation

2. extension, lengthiness, prolongationnoun

   amount or degree or range to which something extends

   "the wire has an extension of 50 feet"

   Synonyms:
   extension, denotation, annex, lengthiness, protraction, reference, filename extension, extension phone, annexe, university extension, propagation, file name extension, perpetuation, continuation, lengthening, wing, telephone extension, extension service, elongation

3. lengthiness, prolongation, continuation, protractionnoun

   the consequence of being lengthened in duration

   Synonyms:
   continuation, sequel, lengthening, protraction, perpetuation, good continuation, law of continuation, extension, lengthiness, continuance

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1. prolongationnoun

   Synonyms:
   extension, protraction, lengthening

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1. List of paraphrases for "prolongation":

   extension, elongation, lengthening, prorogation, protraction, continuation, continuance

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1. Paulo Coelho:

   A bow has no conscience: it is a prolongation of the hand and desire of the archer. It can serve to kill or to meditate. Therefore, always be clear about your intentions. A bow is flexible, but it has its limits. Stretching it beyond its capacity will break it or exhaust the hand holding it. Therefore, try to be in harmony with your instrument and never ask more than it can give.

2. Le Guen:

   Intensive care techniques in these extreme ages of life raise the question of an artificial prolongation of life and can be perceived by some as therapeutic relentlessness, therapeutics used in the ICU are uncomfortable.