elongation Definition
- 1the state of being elongated, especially the lengthening of a muscle or organ
- 2the degree to which something is elongated
Using elongation: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "elongation" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The elongation of the muscle was causing pain.
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The elongation of the building made it look taller.
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The elongation of the neck allowed the giraffe to reach the leaves on the tree.
elongation Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for elongation
Phrases with elongation
the extent to which something has been stretched or lengthened
Example
The degree of elongation of the rubber band determined how far it could be stretched.
the amount of stretching a material can withstand before breaking
Example
The elongation at break of the plastic was tested to determine its strength.
the lengthening of an object along its axis
Example
Axial elongation of the metal rod was necessary to fit it into the machine.
Summary: elongation in Brief
Elongation [ˌiːlɒŋˈɡeɪʃən] refers to the state of being lengthened, such as a muscle or organ. It also refers to the degree to which something is elongated, like the lengthening of a building. Examples include 'The elongation of the muscle was causing pain' and 'The elongation of the neck allowed the giraffe to reach the leaves on the tree.' Phrases include 'degree of elongation,' 'elongation at break,' and 'axial elongation.'
