prolonged

adj

prolonged

adj

UK /pɹəʊˈlɒŋd/ · US /pɹoʊˈlɔŋd/

1

Lengthy in duration; extended; protracted.

The landslip followed a period of prolonged rainfall.2023 February 22, Paul Clifton, “Network News: All SWR main lines disrupted, but landslip repaired”, in RAIL, number 977, page 9:

Synonyms: enduring, longsome
Antonyms: brief, temporary
Derived terms: prolonged abortion, prolongedly, unprolonged

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