Forlengd

Forlengd is a noun used in Icelandic and Norwegian to denote extension, elongation, or the length of something. It can refer to the act of lengthening or to the resulting length, such as the extension of a deadline, the increased length of a cable, or the overall extent of a plan. In science and engineering, forlengd may describe elongation of cells, fibers, or materials, or the measured distance that something has grown.

Etymology and cognates: The term is built from the prefix for- plus lengd, meaning length. In Norwegian, the form forlengd is common, with related verbs such as forlenge and forlengja. In Icelandic, the corresponding verb is forlenga or forlengja and the noun is forlengd, reflecting a shared Germanic heritage.

Usage notes: In Bokmål Norwegian, forlengd is often used to refer to the length of something or the duration of a period, while the act of extending is more commonly described by forlengelse or forlenging. In Icelandic, forlengd more frequently marks the degree or extent of length, but it can also appear in contexts involving extensions of time or agreements.

See also: lengd, extension, elongation.