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LENGTHENING

\lˈɛŋθənɪŋ], \lˈɛŋθənɪŋ], \l_ˈɛ_ŋ_θ_ə_n_ɪ_ŋ]\

Definitions of LENGTHENING

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the act of prolonging something; "there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

the act of prolonging something; "there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Increasing in length; becoming longer.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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