prolonging
prolonging is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, prolonging is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofprolonging
- To extend in space or length.
- To lengthen in time; to extend the duration of
Synonyms: "draw out"
- To put off to a distant time; to postpone.
Example: "The government shouldn't prolong deciding on this issue any further."
- To become longer; lengthen.
- Prolongation
Example: "the gradual prolongings of the whale's visible jets — Herman Melville."
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