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English noun: protraction

1. protraction (attribute) the consequence of being lengthened in duration


Synonymscontinuation, lengthiness, prolongation


Broader (hypernym)duration, length


Narrower (hyponym)fermata

2. protraction (act) the act of prolonging something


SamplesThere was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks.


Synonymslengthening, perpetuation, prolongation


Broader (hypernym)continuance, continuation









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