elongation
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Definition of elongation
1 : the angular distance in the sky between a celestial body and another around which it revolves or between a celestial body and a particular point (such as the point where its path intersects the horizon) the elongation of Venus from the Sun
2a : the state of being elongated or lengthened also : the process of elongating
b : something that is elongated
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Synonyms & Antonyms for elongation
Synonyms
drawing out, extension, lengthening, prolongation, prolonging, stretching
Antonyms
abbreviation, abridgment (or abridgement), curtailment, cutback, shortening
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Fillers aren’t as helpful for people with severe elongations or complete tears, though, and require touch-ups every six months to a year. — Talia Abbas, SELF, "So, You Ripped a Hole in Your Earlobe—Here's How to Fix It," 1 May 2018 The 26-year-old’s condition is characterized by an elongation of a person’s fingers and toes. — Marco Santana, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Nemours among Orlando hospitals turning to video games for help," 13 Apr. 2018 Park Service horticulturalists monitor a specific group of Yoshino cherry trees to track them through the six stages to peak bloom: green buds, florets visible, extension of florets, peduncle elongation, puffy white and peak bloom. — Angela Fritz, Washington Post, "The cherry blossoms are speeding toward peak bloom, expected April 5-8," 3 Apr. 2018 One of the women smiled at me, managing both politeness and viciousness in a single elongation of the lips. — Alexander Nazaryan, Newsweek, "The Kardashians Killed the Hamptons," 3 July 2014 Typical calf muscle strains/tears lead to elongation and separation of fibers which requires healing and, thus, linger. — Profootballdoc, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Antonio Brown looks good in practice, should be good to go," 9 Jan. 2018 Though already interminable, a strappy sandal ensured further elongation, resulting in a compelling argument for summer's more glamorous side—as well as the benefits of a seasonless sculpting workout. — Calin Van Paris, Vogue, "Gisele Bündchen's Secret for Making Her Legs Look Even Longer," 17 Aug. 2017 Suddenly, the caricature feels less like a perversion or elongation of the truth than a terrifying new reality. — vanityfair.com, "How Russia Mercilessly Played Trump for a Fool," 20 July 2017 Suddenly, the caricature feels less like a perversion or elongation of the truth than a terrifying new reality. — Peter Savodnik, The Hive, "How Russia Mercilessly Played Trump for a Fool," 20 July 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'elongation.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for elongation
elongation
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Medical Definition of elongation
1 : the state of being elongated or lengthened also : the process of growing or increasing in length chain elongation in DNA synthesis the elongation of a muscle under tension
2 : something that is elongated
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