prologation
Prolongation refers to the act of extending the duration or length of something, or the state of being extended beyond the usual or expected limit. It is frequently used in technical, legal, or formal contexts to describe an increase in time for a contract, a medical condition, or a physical dimension.
예시
3 / 5The prolongation of the winter meant we couldn't start our gardening until late May.
The extended duration of the cold season delayed the start of our gardening work.
The court granted a prolongation of the trial due to the discovery of new forensic evidence.
The judge allowed the legal proceedings to continue for a longer period because of new findings.
I really didn't expect the prolongation of this movie; it felt like it would never end.
I wasn't prepared for how long the film lasted; it seemed to go on forever.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the word 'Long'. The middle of pro-LONG-ation tells you exactly what it does: it makes something long.
빠른 퀴즈
The athlete requested a ________ of his recovery period to ensure he was fully fit for the championship.
정답!
정답은: a
예시
The prolongation of the winter meant we couldn't start our gardening until late May.
everydayThe extended duration of the cold season delayed the start of our gardening work.
The court granted a prolongation of the trial due to the discovery of new forensic evidence.
formalThe judge allowed the legal proceedings to continue for a longer period because of new findings.
I really didn't expect the prolongation of this movie; it felt like it would never end.
informalI wasn't prepared for how long the film lasted; it seemed to go on forever.
Research suggests that the prolongation of the cellular life cycle can lead to various biological mutations.
academicScientific studies show that making the cell life cycle last longer can cause genetic changes.
We are currently negotiating a prolongation of our existing distribution agreement with the supplier.
businessWe are in talks to extend the length of our current shipping contract with the provider.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
automatic prolongation
an extension that happens by itself without action
prolongation of hostilities
the continuation of a war or conflict
request for prolongation
a formal plea to extend a deadline
자주 혼동되는 단어
A prologue is an introductory section of a book or play, whereas prolongation is the act of making something last longer.
Elongation usually refers to physical stretching of an object, while prolongation usually refers to the extension of time.
사용 참고사항
Prolongation is a high-level noun often used in bureaucratic or scientific writing. While 'extension' is a common synonym, prolongation specifically implies that something is being made to last 'longer' than its original or natural boundary.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often misspell it as 'prologation' (omitting the 'n') or use the verb form 'prolonging' when the noun 'prolongation' is required for formal subjects.
암기 팁
Think of the word 'Long'. The middle of pro-LONG-ation tells you exactly what it does: it makes something long.
어원
From the Late Latin 'prolongatio', derived from 'prolongare' which combines 'pro-' (forth) and 'longus' (long).
문법 패턴
빠른 퀴즈
The athlete requested a ________ of his recovery period to ensure he was fully fit for the championship.
정답!
정답은: a
관련 어휘
관련 단어
hypothesis
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ozone
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layer
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around
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climate
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immune
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virus
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species
B2A species is a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding. It is the basic unit of biological classification and taxonomic rank in the hierarchy of living things.
business
B2Used as an attributive adjective to describe things related to professional commerce, trade, or work activities. It distinguishes professional matters from personal, social, or recreational ones.
contract
C1A formal and legally binding agreement between two or more parties that establishes mutual obligations. In academic and legal contexts, it refers to the specific terms, conditions, and enforcement mechanisms that govern a transaction or relationship.
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