prolonged
/pɹəʊˈlɒŋd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Lengthy in duration; extended; protracted.
Adjective
Examples
The landslip followed a period of prolonged rainfall.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “prolonged” mean?
Lengthy in duration; extended; protracted.
Is “prolonged” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.