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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

elongation

/ɛl.ənˈgeɪ.ʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does elongation mean?

noun

The act or process of making something longer or more extended in time or space. A gradual increase in size or extent.

Example

"The architect designed the building with a deliberate elongation of the central axis to create a sense of grandeur."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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