prolongation (n)
protraction (n)
perpetuation (n)
lengthening (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def the act of prolonging something
examples there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks
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Hypernym continuance, continuation
Derivationally related form perpetuation → perpetuate
Derivationally related form protraction → protract
Derivationally related form prolongation → prolong; prolongation → prolong
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Hyponym continuance, continuation
Derivationally related form protract → protraction
Derivationally related form prolong → prolongation; prolong → prolongation
Derivationally related form perpetuate → perpetuation

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