elongation
Translation
elongation, lengthening, extension
Examples
The rubber band showed significant elongation.
The rubber band showed significant elongation.
The elongation of the vowels is a feature of this dialect.
The elongation of the vowels is a feature of this dialect.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the lengthening of (sth.) The elongation of the metal was measured.
Similar Words
Synonyms: extension, lengthening, stretching; Antonyms: shortening, contraction
Etymology
From Latin 'e-' (out) + 'longus' (long). It signifies the action of making something longer.
Memory Tips
Think of something 'long' getting even longer. The '-ation' suffix indicates a process or state.