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lengthening

lengthening
NounAdjective
pl: lengthenings

This term describes a gradual expansion in size or time, often carrying a sense of inevitable progression or slow growth. When used as an adjective, it frequently evokes a visual or atmospheric shift, such as the creeping movement of shadows or the stretching of a day, creating a mood of transition.

As a noun, it refers to the specific act or result of extension. Because it is derived from a gerund, it can function as an uncountable mass noun when referring to the general process, or a countable noun when referring to specific instances of extension.

Meanings

Nounlengthening

The process of making something longer in physical dimension or duration.

The lengthening of the bridge was necessary to span the wider river.

Adjectivelengthening

Increasing in length or duration over time.

The lengthening shadows of the late afternoon signaled the approach of dusk.

Examples

The lengthening shadows of the evening stretched across the valley.

夕方の伸びゆく影が谷一面に広がっていた.

We are considering the lengthening of the work week to meet the deadline.

締め切りに間に合わせるため、勤務週の延長を検討している.

Business

The tailor suggested a slight lengthening of the hem to better suit her height.

仕立て屋は、彼女の身長に合わせて裾を少し長くすることを提案した.

I can feel the lengthening days as spring approaches.

春が近づくにつれ、日が長くなっていくのを感じる.

The lengthening silence between them became unbearable.

二人の間に流れる沈黙が長くなり、耐えがたいものになった.

Romance

Is there any way of lengthening the warranty on this laptop?

このノートパソコンの保証期間を延長する方法はありますか?

Office

The lengthening queue at the ticket booth reached the street corner.

チケット売り場の列が伸び、通りまで達していた.

Travel

The doctor explained that the lengthening of the tendon was necessary for the surgery.

医師は、手術のために腱を伸ばす必要があると説明した.

Health

この会議を長引かせるのはやめて、本題に入ってください.

Office

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