prolongation

n 1: the act of prolonging something; "there was an indefinite

prolongation of the peace talks" [syn: {protraction}, {perpetuation},

{lengthening}]

2: amount or degree or range to which something extends: "the

wire has an extension of 50 feet" [syn: {extension}, {lengthiness}]

3: the consequence of being lengthened in duration [syn: {lengthiness},

{protraction}]