different between lengthening vs distention

lengthening

English

Noun

lengthening (plural lengthenings)

  1. The process of growing longer.
  2. (phonology) a type of sound change when a sound (especially a vowel) lengthens

Derived terms

  • compensatory lengthening

Translations

Verb

lengthening

  1. present participle of lengthen

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distention

English

Alternative forms

  • distension

Etymology

From Middle French distension

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /d?s?t?n??n/

Noun

distention (countable and uncountable, plural distentions)

  1. The act of distending.

Translations

Anagrams

  • dentitions, tendonitis

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