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oblongate

adj · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Synonym of oblong.

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Synonyms: oblong

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To extend into an oblong form; to elongate

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3

verb

Meaning 3

To give an oblong shape to (something).

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History

Etymology

From New Latin oblongātus, perfect passive participle of oblongāre (“to prolong, elongate”), equivalent to oblong + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

From New Latin oblongātus, see Etymology 1 and -ate (verb-forming suffix).