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Definition of Protraction
1. Noun. The consequence of being lengthened in duration.
Exact synonyms: Continuation, Lengthiness, Prolongation
Generic synonyms: Duration, Length
Specialized synonyms: Fermata
Derivative terms: Continue, Continue, Continue, Continue, Continue, Continue, Lengthy, Prolong, Prolong, Protract
Generic synonyms: Duration, Length
Specialized synonyms: Fermata
Derivative terms: Continue, Continue, Continue, Continue, Continue, Continue, Lengthy, Prolong, Prolong, Protract
2. Noun. The act of prolonging something. "There was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks"
Exact synonyms: Lengthening, Perpetuation, Prolongation
Generic synonyms: Continuance, Continuation
Derivative terms: Perpetuate, Prolong, Prolong, Protract
Generic synonyms: Continuance, Continuation
Derivative terms: Perpetuate, Prolong, Prolong, Protract
Definition of Protraction
1. n. A drawing out, or continuing; the act of delaying the termination of a thing; prolongation; continuance; delay; as, the protraction of a debate.
Definition of Protraction
1. Noun. The condition of being protracted ¹
2. Noun. The act of protracting ¹
3. Noun. (linguistics) The lengthening of a short syllable ¹
4. Noun. (anatomy) An anterior movement on the horizontal plane; The forward movement of the tongue or of a limb ¹
5. Noun. The act of making a plot on paper. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Protraction
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