Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

prolonger

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: pro-longer
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

One who or that which prolongs, or lengthens in time or space.

Example Sentences

"It imparts a sweetness to the breath, is a valuable medicine in all nervous complaints, and is esteemed as a prolonger of life and an exciter of venery."

Etymology

From prolong + -er.

Inflected Forms

prolongers (plural)

Questions

What does prolonger mean?: One who or that which prolongs, or lengthens in time or space.
Where does prolonger come from?: From prolong + -er.

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