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elongation

noun as in extension

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Though when the cleavage is covered-up, embellishments and elongation come out in full-force.

As the hind foot elongates the index will increase; elongation of the hind foot is interpreted as a specialization.

But they told what they knew; that Venus was past her eastern elongation, was approaching the earth.

In that case a little extra tension may be given to offset the probable elongation of the loops.

In the Blue Ridge it has undergone no greater change than a slight elongation of its particles and development of a little mica.

The deflecting power exerted by the elastic bond is also increased by its elongation.

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On this page you'll find 15 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to elongation, such as: continuation, expansion, lengthening, prolongation, protraction, and stretching.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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