English Explanatory Dictionary

protracted

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. simple past and past participle of protract
adj
  1. Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.

Pronunciation

/pɹəˈtɹæk.tɪd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-protracted.wav

Word forms

protracted more protracted most protracted

Synonyms

long-drawn-out abiding chronic continuate diuturnal durable durative endurable enduring extending hard-wearing lasting long-lasting longevous longsome perdurable persistent prolonged protracted

Derived words

nonprotracted overprotracted protractedly protractedness unprotracted
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