Synonyms: protraction, prolongation, lengthening, perpetuation
Definition: the act of prolonging something
Usage: there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks
Similar words: continuance, continuation
Definition: the act of continuing an activity without interruption
Synonyms: lengthiness, continuation, prolongation, protraction
Definition: the consequence of being lengthened in duration
Similar words: length, duration
Definition: continuance in time
Usage: the ceremony was of short duration; he complained about the length of time required