Elongations

/ɪˌlɔŋɡˈeɪʃənz/ noun

Definition

Instances or results of something becoming longer; stretching or extension.

Etymology

From 'elongate' plus the noun suffix '-ion,' with the plural '-s.' The noun form allows referring to specific instances of lengthening.

Kelly Says

In astronomy, 'elongations' refers to the angular distance between planets—it's the same concept as 'making longer' but applied to space in a way that helps us measure how planets move through their orbits!

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