prolong
prolong definition
pro·long (prō lôŋ′, prə-)
transitive verb
to lengthen or extend in time or space
also prolongate pro·lon′·gate′ (-gāt′)
Etymology: ME prolongen < MFr prolonguer < LL prolongare < L pro-, forth + longus, long: see pro- & long
Related Forms:
- prolongation pro′·lon·ga′·tion (-gā′s̸hən) noun
- prolonger pro·long′er noun
Browse dictionary definitions near prolong
Also Mentioned In