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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."

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