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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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