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Definition of prolonged

prolonged

/proʊˈlɔːŋd/
pro · longed
Adverb:prolongedly
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Past Simple:prolonged
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Past Participle:prolonged
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Present Participle:prolonging
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prolonged Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Continuing for a particularly long time; lasting longer than usual or expected.

Example

"The region suffered a severe water shortage following a prolonged drought."

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• verb

1

To extend the duration of something; to cause to continue longer (past tense and past participle of prolong).

Example

"The committee prolonged the negotiations for another week in hopes of reaching a consensus."

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• Rhymes for prolonged

• Nearby Words

prologue
prolong
prolongation
prolonged
prolongedly
prom
promenade

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb 'prolong', which entered Middle English via Old French 'prolonguer', from Late Latin 'prolongare' ('to lengthen, extend'), combining 'pro-' ('forward') and 'longus' ('long').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Prolonged. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/prolonged
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