prolongable

The contract is prolongable for another year.

Definition

Adjective: "Prolongable" describes something that is capable of being extended in duration or length; that can be made longer.

Usage Examples

Advanced Usage

"Prolongable period": a timeframe that can be lengthened.
- The deadline is prolongable with prior approval from the committee. (The deadline can be extended if permission is given.)
"Prolongable condition": a state or situation that can be made to last longer.
- The ceasefire is prolongable if both sides agree to negotiations. (The ceasefire can be extended.)

Variants and Related Words

Prolong (verb): to extend the duration of something.
- They decided to prolong the meeting by an hour. (They made the meeting last longer.)
Prolongation (noun): the act or process of making something longer.
- The prolongation of the project caused budget concerns. (The extension of the project.)
Prolonged (adjective): continuing for a long time or longer than usual.
- She suffered from a prolonged illness. (An illness that lasted a long time.)

Synonyms

Extendable: able to be made longer in time or space.
Lengthenable: capable of being increased in length.
Renewable: able to be extended or continued (often used for contracts or agreements).

Related Idioms

"Drag out": to cause something to last longer than necessary.
- They tried to drag out the negotiations. (They made the negotiations last longer, similar to prolonging them.)

Antonyms