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elongation
noun
elon·ga·tion (ˌ)ē-ˌlȯŋ-ˈgā-shən 
2
a
: the state of being elongated or lengthened
also : the process of elongating
b
: something that is elongated
Example Sentences
the elongation of artificial fibers in the manufacturing process
Recent Examples on the Web Could long-term use of the lenses somehow prevent elongation of the eye, thus impeding myopia’s progression? 
Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2022 The elongation of human life cycles means people will remain active until older age. Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 And forced bacteria to survive only by using this particular ancient elongation protein. Quanta Magazine, 1 June 2022 This elongation makes distant objects appear blurred. Emily Mullin, Wired, 30 Mar. 2022 On Thursday, the National Park Service announced that the blossom buds reached their fourth stage out of six: peduncle elongation. Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2022 Last year, peak bloom occurred just four days after the peduncle elongation stage because of exceptionally warm temperatures in the 70s and 80s. Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2022 Since the arms are not completely preserved, the authors acknowledge that the elongation might just be an artifact; more fossil specimens are needed to confirm this. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 8 Mar. 2022 In 2017, a prolonged and bitter cold spell befell the Washington region in mid-March when the buds were already between stage 4, peduncle elongation, and 5 (puffy white), following the warmest February on record and a mild start to March. Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2022 See More
Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2022 The elongation of human life cycles means people will remain active until older age. Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 And forced bacteria to survive only by using this particular ancient elongation protein. Quanta Magazine, 1 June 2022 This elongation makes distant objects appear blurred. Emily Mullin, Wired, 30 Mar. 2022 On Thursday, the National Park Service announced that the blossom buds reached their fourth stage out of six: peduncle elongation. Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2022 Last year, peak bloom occurred just four days after the peduncle elongation stage because of exceptionally warm temperatures in the 70s and 80s. Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2022 Since the arms are not completely preserved, the authors acknowledge that the elongation might just be an artifact; more fossil specimens are needed to confirm this. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 8 Mar. 2022 In 2017, a prolonged and bitter cold spell befell the Washington region in mid-March when the buds were already between stage 4, peduncle elongation, and 5 (puffy white), following the warmest February on record and a mild start to March. Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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