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elongata
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A quick definition of elongata:
Term: ELONGATA
Definition: Elongata means something has been stretched out or moved far away from its original position. It comes from the Latin word "elongatus".
For example, if you stretch a rubber band, it becomes elongata. Or if you throw a ball really far, it becomes elongata from where you started.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: Elongata (ee-lawng-gay-tə) is a Latin word that means:
- Carried away to a distance
- Elongated
Examples:
- The kite flew elongata into the sky.
- The giraffe's neck is elongata compared to other animals.
The first example shows how something can be carried away to a distance. In this case, the kite was carried away from the person flying it and into the sky. The second example shows how something can be elongated, or made longer. In this case, the giraffe's neck is longer than other animals.