Prolonged
Pronunciation: /prəˈlɔːŋd/
Prolonged (adjective)
- Continuing for a longer time than usual or expected.
- Taking more time than normal, often causing delay or inconvenience.
Examples
- The meeting was prolonged due to unexpected discussions.
- Her illness was prolonged by inadequate treatment.
Common collocations: prolonged period, prolonged delay, prolonged absence, prolonged exposure, prolonged effort