Learn how to use the comparative “more prolonged” and superlative “most prolonged” with example sentences and differences.

What is the comparative form of “prolonged”?

The comparative form of “prolonged” is “more prolonged”.

Example

The recovery process for this injury is more prolonged than expected.

Example

The meeting lasted more prolonged than usual.

What is the superlative form of “prolonged”?

The superlative form of “prolonged” is “most prolonged”.

Example

Among all the cases, this one has been the most prolonged.

Example

The wait at the airport was the most prolonged I've ever experienced.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "prolonged" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more prolonged" and "most prolonged" are commonly used to indicate a longer duration.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Prolonged" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more prolonged”

longer

Used to indicate a greater length of time.

Example

The movie was longer than I anticipated.

extended

Used to describe something that is stretched out or prolonged.

Example

The project deadline has been extended by two weeks.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most prolonged”

longest

Used to indicate the greatest length of time.

Example

The marathon was the longest race I've ever run.

extended

Used to describe something that is stretched out or prolonged.

Example

The vacation was the most prolonged break I've ever taken.

Using than with comparative “more prolonged”

When using the comparative form "more prolonged" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The recovery process for this injury is more prolonged than expected." Here, "than" is used to show that the duration of the recovery process is longer than what was expected.

How can I use this expression in context?

“more prolonged” and “most prolonged” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.

• 1. Illness/Injury

  The flu can be more prolonged in older adults.

  The flu can be more prolonged in older adults.

• 2. Meetings

  The board meeting was the most prolonged one we've had.

  The board meeting was the most prolonged one we've had.

• 3. Wait Times

  The wait at the DMV was more prolonged than usual.

  The wait at the DMV was more prolonged than usual.

• 4. Processes

  The approval process for the loan was the most prolonged I've ever experienced.

  The approval process for the loan was the most prolonged I've ever experienced.