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1. (n.) elongation
the act of elongating or the state of being elongated.
2. elongation
something that is elongated; prolongation.
3. elongation
the angular distance, measured from the earth, between a planet or the moon and the sun or between a satellite and its primary.
Etymology: (1350–1400; ME < LL)
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| Definition of 'elongation' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) elongation
the quality of being elongated
2. (noun) elongation, extension
an addition to the length of something
3. (noun) elongation
the act of lengthening something
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) elongation
the act of lengthening, or the state of being lengthened; protraction; extension
2. (noun) elongation
that which lengthens out; continuation
3. (noun) elongation
removal to a distance; withdrawal; a being at a distance; distance
4. (noun) elongation
the angular distance of a planet from the sun; as, the elongation of Venus or Mercury
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| Definition of 'elongation' |
The Standard Electrical Dictionary |
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1. elongation
The throw of the magnetic needle. (See Throw.)
Synonym--Throw.
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