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Protraction

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

(uncountable) The condition of being protracted..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (uncountable) The condition of being protracted.
  2. (countable) The act of protracting.
  3. (linguistics) The lengthening of a short syllable.
  4. (anatomy) An anterior movement on the horizontal plane; The forward movement of the tongue or of a limb.
  5. The act of making a plot on paper.

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Synonyms for protraction

prolongationdeferralprocrastinationperpetuationlengthinesslengthening

Antonyms for protraction

Related Words

prolongationlengthinesslengtheningperpetuationextensioncontinuationdelaylengthscapularprotensionprotrusionprolongingprorogationproroguingproroguementprotensityprojectureprolongerprojectionstart

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does protraction mean?

Protraction means (uncountable) The condition of being protracted..

What is a synonym for protraction?

Common synonyms include prolongation, deferral, procrastination, perpetuation.

What is the opposite of protraction?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use protraction in a sentence?

Use protraction where its definition matches the intended context.

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