nnoun.attributethe consequence of being lengthened in durationSynset:continuation lengthiness prolongation
Derivationally Related Form:prolongprotractcontinuelengthy
Hypernyms:duration length
Inherited Hypernyms:lengthinessdurationtemporal propertypropertyattributeabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:fermata
nnoun.actthe act of prolonging somethingSynset:lengthening perpetuation prolongation
Examples:- there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks
Derivationally Related Form:perpetuateprolongprotract
Hypernyms:continuance continuation
Inherited Hypernyms:prolongationcontinuanceactivityacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity