prolonger

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noun

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

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Meanings

nounprolonger (plural prolongers)

plural prolongers

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

    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.

    1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 173

Origin

From prolong + -er.

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Translations

Spanish prolongador, prolongadora
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Cite this entry
APA

prolonger. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prolonger

MLA

“prolonger.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prolonger. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “prolonger,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prolonger.

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