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elongated

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Số nhiều: nullQuá khứ: elongatedPhân từ 2: elongatedV-ing: elongatingSo sánh hơn: more elongatedSo sánh nhất: most elongated

This term carries a clinical or technical precision, often used in biology, anatomy, or geometry to describe a specific proportion. It suggests a deviation from a standard or round shape, implying a stretching effect that is often functional or intentional. When used as a verb, it implies a deliberate modification of form. While "lengthen" is a general term for adding size, "elongate" specifically emphasizes the change in the object's proportions, often resulting in a slender or distorted appearance.

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Tính từ

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Having a shape that is longer than it is wide; stretched out.

"The animal had an elongated snout used for probing deep into the soil."

Ngoại động từ

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"The artist elongated the figures in the painting to create a surreal effect."

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