🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

연장

Pronunciation / Transliteration: yeonjang

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Prolongation/prəˌlɔŋˈɡeɪʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"회의의 연장은 심도 있는 논의를 가능하게 했다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The act of prolonging or extending something in time.

    "The prolongation of the meeting allowed for more in-depth discussions."
  2. 2

    An extension or continuation of a period of time.

    "The prolongation of the deadline was welcomed by the team."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'prolongation' originates from the Latin word 'prolongatio', which is derived from 'prolongare', meaning 'to extend'. It entered the English language in the late Middle Ages, reflecting the evolution of the concept of extending time or duration in various contexts.

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