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protract

 

[ prəˈtrakt ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

geometry

To extend or lengthen in time or space.

Synonyms

extend, lengthen, prolong

Examples of usage

  • The construction of the new building will protract for another six months.
  • She protracted the meeting by bringing up irrelevant topics.
Context #2 | Verb

medical

To draw out or lengthen in time; prolong.

Synonyms

extend, lengthen, prolong

Examples of usage

  • The doctor protracted the treatment to ensure a full recovery.
  • The illness protracted his stay in the hospital.
Context #3 | Noun

obsolete

The action of protracting or prolonging something.

Synonyms

extension, prolongation

Examples of usage

  • The protract of the negotiations led to an agreement.

Translations

Translations of the word "protract" in other languages:

🇵🇹 prolongar

🇮🇳 लम्बा करना

🇩🇪 verlängern

🇮🇩 memperpanjang

🇺🇦 продовжувати

🇵🇱 przedłużać

🇯🇵 延ばす (nobasu)

🇫🇷 prolonger

🇪🇸 prolongar

🇹🇷 uzatmak

🇰🇷 연장하다

🇸🇦 إطالة

🇨🇿 prodloužit

🇸🇰 predĺžiť

🇨🇳 延长 (yáncháng)

🇸🇮 podaljšati

🇮🇸 lengja

🇰🇿 ұзарту

🇬🇪 გახანგრძლივება

🇦🇿 uzatmaq

🇲🇽 prolongar

Etymology

The word 'protract' originated from the Latin word 'protrahere', which means 'to draw forth' or 'to prolong'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. Over time, 'protract' has been used in various contexts, from geometry to medical fields, to describe the act of extending or lengthening in time or space.

See also: detract, intractable, protracted, protraction, protractor, retract, subtract, subtraction, tract, tractability, tractable, traction, tractor.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,251 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.