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elongation

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of elongation

the act of making longer

the elongation of artificial fibers in the manufacturing process

Synonyms of elongation

drawing out, extension, lengthening, prolongation, prolonging, stretching

Antonyms of elongation

abbreviation, abridgment (or abridgement), curtailment, cutback, shortening

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