1. (

• prolongation ,
• protraction ,
• perpetuation ,
• lengthening

) the act of prolonging something; "there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks" ;

2. (

• extension ,
• lengthiness ,
• prolongation

) amount or degree or range to which something extends; "the wire has an extension of 50 feet" ;

3. (

• lengthiness ,
• prolongation ,
• continuation ,
• protraction

) the consequence of being lengthened in duration ;