Word
elongated
Phoneticselon·gat·ed
US/ɪˈɫɔŋɡeɪtəd/
UK/ɪlˈɒŋɡeɪtɪd/
Definitions
01physically long or stretched
adj. longer than usual or stretched out in shape.
adj. having a form that is notably long in proportion to its width; physically extended or stretched.
“The artist drew the figures with elongated arms and legs to make them look elegant.”
“The shadow of the lone cypress tree became increasingly elongated as the sun dipped toward the horizon.”
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02lasting a long time
adj. lasting longer than you expected or longer than normal.
adj. extended in duration or temporal length.
“After an elongated silence, the manager finally decided to answer the question.”
“The negotiations were characterized by elongated periods of stalemate followed by brief bursts of intense compromise.”
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Real-World Examples
“Leaves that grow in shade develop longer, more elongated cells as they stretch out seeking sunlight.” “Some scientists proposed that snakes first became elongated and limbless while adapting to underground life, while others argued that the body plan emerged in aquatic environments.” Scan code
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