How Do You Spell ELONGATED?

Pronunciation: [ɪlˈɒŋɡe͡ɪtɪd] (IPA)

The word "elongated" is spelled with three syllables: e-lon-gat-ed, with stress on the second syllable. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ɪˈlɒŋɡeɪtɪd/. The pronunciation of "elongated" starts with a short "i" sound, followed by a stress on the second syllable with a long "o" sound, then the "g" and "t" sounds are pronounced separately, and lastly, a short "i" and long "e" sound are used. This word means to be stretched out or made longer than usual.

ELONGATED Meaning and Definition

  1. Elongated is an adjective that describes something as being stretched or lengthened to an extent beyond normal dimensions or proportions. It is derived from the verb "elongate," which means to make longer or to extend in length.

    When something is elongated, it is typically stretched out in a longitudinal direction, resulting in a shape that is longer than its usual or expected form. This can be applied to various objects, organisms, or body parts that exhibit such elongation. For example, an elongated building would have an unevenly extended shape, while an elongated fruit would have a stretched or lengthier appearance compared to other fruits of the same kind. Similarly, an elongated animal, like a snake, has a body that is significantly lengthened compared to most other creatures.

    The concept of elongation can also be used to describe physical features or attributes. For instance, an elongated face would have a notably prolonged shape, possibly characterized by a long chin or high forehead. In the field of anatomy, elongated bones refer to those that are stretched or lengthened to accommodate structural or functional requirements. Moreover, elongation can be used in a non-physical sense, such as describing a period of time that is excessively extended or a speech that is prolonged or drawn out.

    In summary, "elongated" refers to the act of making something longer or the state of being lengthened beyond ordinary proportions or dimensions.

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Etymology of ELONGATED

The word elongated is derived from the Latin word elongatus, which is the past participle of the verb elongare. Elongare is a combination of the prefix e- meaning out and the Latin word longus meaning long. Therefore, elongated essentially means made longer or stretched out.

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Conjugate verb Elongated

CONDITIONAL

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FUTURE

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FUTURE PERFECT

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PAST

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PAST PERFECT

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PRESENT

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PRESENT PERFECT

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