How Do You Spell PROLONGATE?

Pronunciation: [pɹəlˈɒŋɡe͡ɪt] (IPA)

Prolongate is one of those tricky English words with an unexpected spelling. The word is pronounced as pruh-long-geyt (prəˈlɒŋɡeɪt) and is spelled with an 'A' instead of the expected 'O'. The reason for this is that it comes from the Latin verb 'prolongare', which also ends with an 'A'. The -gate ending, on the other hand, comes from the Latin suffix -atus, meaning 'to make'. So, next time you come across this word, remember to spell it with an 'A' not an 'O'.

PROLONGATE Meaning and Definition

  1. Prolongate is a transitive verb derived from the combination of the terms "prolong" and "gate." It refers to the action of extending the duration, length, or time span of something, particularly with the intent of delaying its termination or completing it later than initially expected. The term "prolongate" implies a deliberate and conscious effort to elongate or protract the duration of an event, process, action, or state.

    When used in various contexts, "prolongate" typically indicates a desire to stretch or extend the duration or lifespan of something. It can be applied to different scenarios, such as prolongating a meeting, a negotiation, a project timeline, or a legal process. In these instances, "prolongate" emphasizes the intentional act of lengthening or postponing the end result.

    Furthermore, "prolongate" can also be used in reference to a physical object or entity, suggesting the action of elongating or expanding its proportions or dimensions. For instance, a carpenter might prolongate a table's length by attaching an additional segment. Similarly, in medical terms, "prolongate" might describe a surgical procedure in which a body part or structure is extended or elongated to restore normal functioning or address a specific condition.

    Overall, "prolongate" signifies the purposeful act of extending something, whether it be time, duration, length, or the physical dimensions of an object, with an intention to delay, complete later, or stretch its existence.

  2. To lengthen or extend in space.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for PROLONGATE

  • orolongate
  • lrolongate
  • -rolongate
  • 0rolongate
  • peolongate
  • pdolongate
  • pfolongate
  • ptolongate
  • p5olongate
  • p4olongate
  • prilongate
  • prklongate
  • prllongate
  • prplongate
  • pr0longate
  • pr9longate
  • prokongate
  • propongate
  • prooongate
  • prolingate

Conjugate verb Prolongate

CONDITIONAL

I would prolongate
you would prolongate
he/she/it would prolongate
we would prolongate
they would prolongate

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be prolongating
you would be prolongating
he/she/it would be prolongating
we would be prolongating
they would be prolongating

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have prolongate
you would have prolongate
he/she/it would have prolongate
we would have prolongate
they would have prolongate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been prolongating
you would have been prolongating
he/she/it would have been prolongating
we would have been prolongating
they would have been prolongating

FUTURE

I will prolongate
you will prolongate
he/she/it will prolongate
we will prolongate
they will prolongate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be prolongating
you will be prolongating
he/she/it will be prolongating
we will be prolongating
they will be prolongating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have prolongated
you will have prolongated
he/she/it will have prolongated
we will have prolongated
they will have prolongated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been prolongating
you will have been prolongating
he/she/it will have been prolongating
we will have been prolongating
they will have been prolongating

IMPERATIVE

you prolongate
we let´s prolongate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to prolongate

PAST

I prolongated
you prolongated
he/she/it prolongated
we prolongated
they prolongated

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was prolongating
you were prolongating
he/she/it was prolongating
we were prolongating
they were prolongating

PAST PARTICIPLE

prolongated

PAST PERFECT

I had prolongated
you had prolongated
he/she/it had prolongated
we had prolongated
they had prolongated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been prolongating
you had been prolongating
he/she/it had been prolongating
we had been prolongating
they had been prolongating

PRESENT

I prolongate
you prolongate
he/she/it prolongates
we prolongate
they prolongate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am prolongating
you are prolongating
he/she/it is prolongating
we are prolongating
they are prolongating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

prolongating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have prolongated
you have prolongated
he/she/it has prolongated
we have prolongated
they have prolongated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been prolongating
you have been prolongating
he/she/it has been prolongating
we have been prolongating
they have been prolongating

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