Definition of Prolongation

Noun: prolongation ,prow,long'gey-shun [N. Amer], ,prow,lÃ³ng'gey-shun [Brit]

The act of prolonging something
"there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks";
- protraction, perpetuation, lengthening
Amount, degree or range to which something extends
- extension, lengthiness
The consequence of being lengthened in duration
- lengthiness, continuation, protraction