Adjective B2

prolonged

/prəˈlɒŋd/

উচ্চারণ: প্রলঙড

দীর্ঘায়িত

স্বাভাবিকের চেয়ে বেশি সময় ধরে চলতে থাকা বা টিকে থাকা।

lasting for a long time or longer than usual

Example

Prolonged exposure to radiation can cause serious health problems.

Memory hook

'Pro' (আগে) + 'long' (দীর্ঘ) — সময়কে আরও লম্বা করে টেনে নেওয়া।

Related expressions

prolonged exposure prolonged period prolonged illness prolonged use extended lengthy protracted sustained

Word family

prolong prolongation prolongedly

Grammar note

Adjective usually placed before a noun (prolonged exposure). Past participle of 'prolong'; can also describe illness, drought, etc.

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