elongate
to draw out to greater length; lengthen; extend.
to increase in length.
extended; lengthened.
long and thin.
Origin of elongate
1Other words from elongate
- e·lon·ga·tive [ee-lawng-gey-tiv, ee-long-], /ˈi lɔŋˌgeɪ tɪv, ˈi lɒŋ-/, adjective
- sub·e·lon·gate, adjective
- sub·e·lon·gat·ed, adjective
- un·e·lon·gat·ed, adjective
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How to use elongate in a sentence
As the hind foot elongates the index will increase; elongation of the hind foot is interpreted as a specialization.
Speciation in the Kangaroo Rat, Dipodomys ordii | Henry W. SetzerAs the tail elongates the index decreases and as the tail becomes shorter the index increases.
Speciation in the Kangaroo Rat, Dipodomys ordii | Henry W. SetzerTo give the first bite the caterpillar elongates its body, and carries its head as far forward as possible.
The Insect World | Louis FiguierThe proboscis of the male is about a foot long when the creature is at rest, but elongates under excitement.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia | VariousThen a thick thread is emitted from one or both extremities, which elongates and becomes branched in a pinnate manner.
Fungi: Their Nature and Uses | Mordecai Cubitt Cooke
British Dictionary definitions for elongate
/ (ˈiːlɒŋɡeɪt) /
to make or become longer; stretch
long and narrow; slender: elongate leaves
lengthened or tapered
Origin of elongate
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