Elongate Synonyms and Antonyms

ĭ-lônggāt, ĭ-lŏng-
Having great physical length
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. long
  2. elongated
  3. extended
  4. lengthy
  5. linear
  6. prolonged

Words Related to Elongate

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Elongate Sentence Examples

  • The larvae are elongate and worm-like, with short legs but often with hard strong cuticle.

  • The feelers are elongate and conspicuous.

  • Jointed, often elongate, cerci.

  • The requirements of an elongate body moving through the resistant medium of water are met by the evolution of similar entrant and exit curves, and the bodies of most swiftly moving aquatic animals evolve into forms resembling the hulls of modern sailing yachts (Bashford Dean).

  • Limopsidae.-Shell orbicular, hinge curved, ligament longer transversely than antero-posteriorly; foot elongate, pointed anteriorly and posteriorly.

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