How Do You Spell ELONGATE?

Pronunciation: [ɪlˈɒŋɡe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "elongate" is spelled with a long "o" sound followed by a "long a" sound. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈiː.lɔŋ.ɡeɪt/. The first syllable is pronounced with a long "e" sound, followed by the "l" consonant sound and the long "o" vowel sound. The second syllable begins with a "ng" consonant cluster, followed by the long "a" vowel sound and the "t" consonant sound. The overall pronunciation of "elongate" is ee-LAWNG-gate.

ELONGATE Meaning and Definition

  1. Elongate is a verb that describes an act of stretching or lengthening something in a linear or longitudinal direction. It refers to the process of making something longer or extending its length, whether physically or metaphorically. This term can be used in various contexts, including physics, biology, and language.

    In science, elongate often pertains to physical objects being stretched or lengthened. For instance, in physics, it may refer to the process of stretching an elastic material, such as a spring or a rubber band, to increase its length. Similarly, in biology, it can describe a body part or organism that has a notably elongated shape, such as an elongate fish like the needlefish.

    In a metaphorical sense, elongate can be used to convey the idea of expanding or extending something non-physical. For example, it can describe the act of prolonging a conversation or making it longer than necessary. Additionally, within the realm of language, elongate can be used to express the process of elongating or prolonging the pronunciation of a particular sound or syllable in phonetics.

    Overall, the term elongate signifies the act or state of increasing the length or stretching something, either in a physical or abstract manner. It encapsulates the idea of elongation, extension, or stretching along an axis to achieve a longer form or duration.

  2. To extend; to lengthen; to draw out; to go farther off.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of ELONGATE

The word elongate has its origins in Latin. It comes from the Latin word elongare, which is derived from the combination of e (meaning out) and longus (meaning long). Over time, the word made its way into Middle English and later modern English, retaining its original meaning of to lengthen or extend.

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Conjugate verb Elongate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have elongated
you would have elongated
he/she/it would have elongated
we would have elongated
they would have elongated
I would have elongate
you would have elongate
he/she/it would have elongate
we would have elongate
they would have elongate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been elongating
you would have been elongating
he/she/it would have been elongating
we would have been elongating
they would have been elongating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would elongate
you would elongate
he/she/it would elongate
we would elongate
they would elongate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be elongating
you would be elongating
he/she/it would be elongating
we would be elongating
they would be elongating

FUTURE

I will elongate
you will elongate
he/she/it will elongate
we will elongate
they will elongate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be elongating
you will be elongating
he/she/it will be elongating
we will be elongating
they will be elongating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have elongated
you will have elongated
he/she/it will have elongated
we will have elongated
they will have elongated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been elongating
you will have been elongating
he/she/it will have been elongating
we will have been elongating
they will have been elongating

IMPERATIVE

you elongate
we let´s elongate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to elongate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was elongating
you were elongating
he/she/it was elongating
we were elongating
they were elongating

PAST PARTICIPLE

elongated

PAST PERFECT

I had elongated
you had elongated
he/she/it had elongated
we had elongated
they had elongated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been elongating
you had been elongating
he/she/it had been elongating
we had been elongating
they had been elongating

PRESENT

I elongate
you elongate
he/she/it elongates
we elongate
they elongate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am elongating
you are elongating
he/she/it is elongating
we are elongating
they are elongating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

elongating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have elongated
you have elongated
he/she/it has elongated
we have elongated
they have elongated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been elongating
you have been elongating
he/she/it has been elongating
we have been elongating
they have been elongating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it elongate

SIMPLE PAST

I elongated
you elongated
he/she/it elongated
we elongated
they elongated

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