Definitions

1. verb

to make something longer, either in length, duration, or extent

“The artist’s new sculpture will elongate the building’s facade.”

2. verb

to stretch or extend something, especially in a way that makes it longer or more slender

“The exercise routine will elongate your muscles over time.”

3. verb

to make something last or continue for a longer period of time

“The new medicine elongates the life expectancy of people with the disease.”

4. verb

to extend or prolong something in time or space

“The road will elongate the commute time for residents.”

5. verb

to make something more slender or thinner

“The diet will elongate your waistline over the next few weeks.”

6. noun

the act of making something longer or more slender

“The elongation of the building’s design was a major architectural innovation.”

7. noun

a state or quality of being longer or more slender

“The elongation of the athlete’s muscles was visible in their physique.”

8. noun

an extension or prolongation in time or space

“The elongation of the journey was caused by the roadwork.”

9. noun

a state or condition of being slender or thin

“The elongation of the person’s face made them appear gaunt.”

10. adjective

having the quality of being longer or more slender

“The elongate shape of the pencil made it easy to hold.”

11. noun

a part or element that has been lengthened or extended

“The elongate section of the pipe will need to be replaced soon.”