NYT Dictionary
LENGTHENING
/ˈlɛŋ(k)θənɪŋ/NounVerbLENGTH-en-inglength-en-ing · 3 syllablesCollege
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023
Meaning
The process of making or growing longer.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
Etymology tree English lengthen Middle English -ynge English -ing English lengthening From lengthen + -ing.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
prolongationprotractionperpetuationlengthencontinuationcontinuitycrescentenduranceexpandingextension
Antonyms
shorten
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram: