elongation

The word “elongation” has 4 syllables: e-lon-ga-tion

It's pronounced as /ˌiːlɒŋˈɡeɪʃən/

What is synonym and antonym for elongation?

In the thesaurus, “elongation” has 9 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for elongation along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for elongation

continuation
drawing out
expansion
extension
lengthening
prolongation
prolonging
protraction
stretching

Antonyms for elongation

abbreviation
abridgement
abridgment
curtailment
cutback
shortening

Meanings of elongation

noun
1. The act of lengthening.
2. The state of being lengthened.
3. That which lengthens out; continuation.
4. The ratio of the extension of a material to the length of the material prior to stretching.
5. Removal to a distance; withdrawal; a being at a distance; distance.
6. The angular distance of a planet from the sun.

Example Sentences

The elongation of the metal rod was measured during the experiment.
Yoga helps with the elongation of the spine and improves posture.
Scientists observed the elongation of cells under a microscope.
The elongation of daylight hours signals the coming of summer.
He studied the elongation process of muscles during physical therapy.

On this page you'll find 15 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to elongation, such as: abbreviation, abridgement, abridgment, continuation, curtailment, cutback, drawing out.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.