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Synonyms of prolongation

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Another word for prolongation is procrastination. Other synonyms of prolongation are prorogation and protraction.

Synonyms and similar words for prolongation

nounThe act of prolonging.

nounMore synonyms

  • prolongmentThe act of prolonging, or the state of being prolonged; prolongation.
  • prorogationCausing something to last longer or remain in effect longer; prolongation, continuance.
  • protractionThe act of protracting.
  • procrastinationThe act of postponing, delaying or putting off, especially habitually or intentionally.

Meaning of prolongation

  1. noun The act of prolonging.
  2. noun That which has been prolonged; an extension.

Full definition of prolongation

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Questions about synonyms of prolongation

What is another word for prolongation?
Prolongation has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as procrastination, prorogation and protraction.
What does prolongation mean?
Prolongation means the act of prolonging.

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